Waterfall Hikes Near Knowlton, WI

62 residents
Chicago Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Knowlton? There are 7 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Knowlton. 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 44.7189°N, -89.6803°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Knowlton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 7 gauged

7 of 7 waterfalls near Knowlton are flowing strongly today

Freeman Falls Roaring Gilmer Falls Roaring Little Bull Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Grandfather Falls Strong Little Bull Falls Roaring Little Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

Aft 84°F Partly Sunny
Sat 79°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Sun 78°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 77°F Partly Sunny
Tue 80°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 80°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Thu 73°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Knowlton

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Freeman Falls Roaring · 335 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Gilmer Falls Roaring · 335 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Little Bull Falls Roaring · 335 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Little Falls Roaring · 471 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Rainbow Falls Roaring · 335 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Little Bull Falls Roaring · 18 cfs 98th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Knowlton (4 waterfalls)

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

Grandfather Falls waterfall

Grandfather Falls

48.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Freeman Falls waterfall

Freeman Falls

7.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Little Bull Falls

6.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 7 Waterfalls Near Knowlton

Little Bull Falls

30.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Grandfather Falls waterfall

Grandfather Falls

48.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

29.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Freeman Falls waterfall

Freeman Falls

7.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Gilmer Falls

6.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Little Bull Falls

6.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

13.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Knowlton

Are there free waterfalls near Knowlton?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Knowlton, including Freeman Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Knowlton?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Knowlton, including Freeman Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Knowlton?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Knowlton, including Freeman Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Knowlton?

The shortest waterfall hike near Knowlton is Freeman Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Knowlton?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Knowlton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Knowlton?

The closest waterfall to Knowlton is Little Bull Falls, approximately 31.2 miles away.

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