Waterfall Hikes Near Homer, MN

131 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Homer? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Homer. 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 44.0084°N, -91.5601°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Homer

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Homer have live flow data today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 76°F

Aft 88°F Sunny
Sat 83°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 81°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Lab 80°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 83°F Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Thu 76°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Homer

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja Moderate · 65 cfs 71st percentile
  2. 2 Polly Falls Moderate · 65 cfs 71st percentile
  3. 3 Black Falls Barely Flowing · 173 cfs 1st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Homer (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

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

Black Falls

26.1 miles away
Iowa
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

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

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

Polly Falls

21.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Homer

Polly Falls

21.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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

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

Black Falls

26.1 miles away
Iowa
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Homer

Are there free waterfalls near Homer?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Homer, including Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Homer?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Homer?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Homer?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Homer?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Homer?

The closest waterfall to Homer is Polly Falls, approximately 41.1 miles away.

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