Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Tomahawk, WI

173 residents
Chicago Time Zone
23 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Michigan owns much of Lake Tomahawk's waterfall map, since the Ottawa National Forest country of the western UP falls inside fifty miles. Kakabika Falls and Yondota Falls take a half mile each over there. Ajibikika needs about a mile. The Wisconsin side answers with Grandfather Falls near Merrill, an easy two miles beside the Wisconsin River. Judson and Nelson Canyon run roughly a mile apiece. Twenty-three falls total, every measured trail open to dogs.

Located at 45.8110°N, -89.5873°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lake Tomahawk

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 23 gauged

23 waterfalls near Lake Tomahawk have live flow data today

Ajibikika Falls Barely Flowing Bond Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Mex-i-min-e Falls Barely Flowing Rock Bluff Falls Barely Flowing Bonanza Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Deer Creek Falls Moderate Little Trap Falls Moderate Little Union Gorge Falls Moderate Marshall Falls Moderate Nonesuch Falls Moderate Pewabeck Falls Moderate Rapid River Falls Moderate Yondota Falls Moderate Grandfather Falls Low Granite Falls Barely Flowing Root Beer Falls Barely Flowing Judson Falls Moderate Kakabika Falls Moderate Nelson Canyon Falls Moderate Wolverine Falls Moderate Minnewawa Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Partly Sunny · 71°F

Aft 71°F Partly Sunny Best
Sat 70°F Partly Sunny
Sun 57°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 47°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 48°F Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Wed 57°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 54°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Lake Tomahawk

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Wolverine Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 62nd percentile
  2. 2 Nelson Canyon Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 62nd percentile
  3. 3 Judson Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 62nd percentile
  4. 4 Kakabika Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 62nd percentile
  5. 5 Yondota Falls Moderate · 34 cfs 26th percentile
  6. 6 Rapid River Falls Moderate · 34 cfs 26th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Tomahawk (14 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.

Kakabika Falls waterfall

Kakabika Falls

31.5 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Grandfather Falls waterfall

Grandfather Falls

33.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
2.0 miles Unknown
Yondota Falls waterfall

Yondota Falls

34.3 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lake Tomahawk (15 waterfalls)

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

Nelson Canyon Falls waterfall

Nelson Canyon Falls

28.7 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.0 miles Unknown
Judson Falls waterfall

Judson Falls

29.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.0 miles Unknown

All 23 Waterfalls Near Lake Tomahawk

Minnewawa Falls waterfall

Minnewawa Falls

49.5 miles away
Michigan
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Little Union Gorge Falls waterfall

Little Union Gorge Falls

49.6 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Bonanza Falls waterfall

Bonanza Falls

50 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lake Tomahawk

Are there free waterfalls near Lake Tomahawk?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Lake Tomahawk, including Bonanza Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lake Tomahawk?

There are 14 easy waterfall hikes near Lake Tomahawk, including Ajibikika Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lake Tomahawk?

There are 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lake Tomahawk, including Ajibikika Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Tomahawk?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Tomahawk, including Ajibikika Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lake Tomahawk?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lake Tomahawk is Ajibikika Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lake Tomahawk?

The tallest waterfall near Lake Tomahawk is Bond Falls at 50 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lake Tomahawk?

Yes, 22 waterfalls near Lake Tomahawk have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lake Tomahawk?

The closest waterfall to Lake Tomahawk is Nelson Canyon Falls, approximately 28.7 miles away.

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