Waterfall Hikes Near Fountain City, WI

734 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Fountain City? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Fountain City. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 44.1202°N, -91.6970°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Fountain City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Fountain City have live flow data today

Black Falls Barely Flowing Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja Barely Flowing Polly Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 75°F

Thu 75°F Sunny Best
Fri 87°F Sunny
Sat 81°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 78°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 85°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 74°F Chance Rain Showers
Wed 69°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Fountain City (2 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja waterfall CC

Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja

0.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft
Black Falls waterfall

Black Falls

28.2 miles away
Iowa
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Fountain City (1 waterfall)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Polly Falls waterfall

Polly Falls

6.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Fountain City

Polly Falls waterfall

Polly Falls

6.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja waterfall CC

Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja

0.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft
Black Falls waterfall

Black Falls

28.2 miles away
Iowa
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Fountain City

Are there free waterfalls near Fountain City?

There is 1 free waterfall near Fountain City, including Polly Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Fountain City?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Fountain City, including Black Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Fountain City?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Fountain City, including Polly Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Fountain City?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Fountain City, including Polly Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Fountain City?

The shortest waterfall hike near Fountain City is Black Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Fountain City?

The closest waterfall to Fountain City is Polly Falls, approximately 41.4 miles away.

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