Waterfall Hikes Near Hillsboro, WI

1,318 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hillsboro? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Hillsboro. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 43.6560°N, -90.3365°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hillsboro

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Hillsboro have live flow data today

Polly Falls Low Skillet Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny · 85°F

Wed 91°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 88°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 85°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 85°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Hillsboro

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Skillet Falls Moderate · 301 cfs 25th percentile
  2. 2 Polly Falls Low · 76 cfs 13th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Hillsboro (1 waterfall)

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

Polly Falls

48.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 2 Waterfalls Near Hillsboro

Skillet Falls waterfall

Skillet Falls

28.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Polly Falls

48.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hillsboro

Are there free waterfalls near Hillsboro?

There is 1 free waterfall near Hillsboro, including Polly Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hillsboro?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hillsboro?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hillsboro, including Polly Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hillsboro?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hillsboro is Polly Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Hillsboro?

The closest waterfall to Hillsboro is Skillet Falls, approximately 34.1 miles away.

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