Waterfall Hikes Near La Crosse, WI

94,627 residents

Chicago Time Zone

2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

La Crosse faces the Mississippi from under its limestone bluffs, and the Driftless hills around it hold two waterfalls inside fifty miles. Polly Falls is the one to plan on, an easy half-mile out and back where dogs are welcome. The other, Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja, has no trail data yet, so treat it as a point on the map until someone walks it and reports back.

Located at 43.8241°N, -91.2268°W

Map of Waterfalls Near La Crosse

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near La Crosse have live flow data today

Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja Moderate Polly Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 79°F

Thu 81°F Chance Rain Showers

Fri 80°F Chance Rain Showers

Sat 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sun 80°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Mon 79°F Sunny Best

Tue 80°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Wed 81°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near La Crosse

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near La Crosse (1 waterfall)

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.