Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Sherwood, WI

378 residents
Chicago Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lake Sherwood? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lake Sherwood. 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 44.2057°N, -89.7942°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lake Sherwood

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

3 of 4 waterfalls near Lake Sherwood are flowing strongly today

Little Bull Falls Strong Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja Strong Polly Falls Strong Skillet Falls Moderate

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 79°F

Tod 87°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 80°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 79°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 79°F Partly Sunny
Tue 79°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Thu 76°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Lake Sherwood

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Little Bull Falls Strong · 17 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja Strong · 65 cfs 76th percentile
  3. 3 Polly Falls Strong · 65 cfs 76th percentile
  4. 4 Skillet Falls Moderate · 280 cfs 48th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Sherwood (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.

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

24.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lake Sherwood (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 4 Waterfalls Near Lake Sherwood

Little Bull Falls

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

Skillet Falls

30.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lake Sherwood

Are there free waterfalls near Lake Sherwood?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lake Sherwood?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Lake Sherwood, including Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lake Sherwood?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Sherwood?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lake Sherwood?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lake Sherwood is Little Bull Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Lake Sherwood?

The closest waterfall to Lake Sherwood is Little Bull Falls, approximately 27.1 miles away.

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