Waterfall Hikes Near Laona, WI

547 residents
Chicago Time Zone
37 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Laona? There are 37 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Laona. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 45.5597°N, -88.6697°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Laona

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

37 of 37 gauged

37 of 37 waterfalls near Laona are flowing strongly today

Beartrap Falls Roaring Big Eddy Falls Roaring Freeman Falls Roaring Gilmer Falls Roaring Little Bull Falls Roaring Peavey Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Wayka Falls Roaring Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) Roaring Fumee Falls Roaring Little Quinnesec Falls Roaring Smalley Falls Roaring Big Smoky Falls Roaring Ducknest Falls Roaring Evergreen Falls Roaring Sullivan Falls Roaring Breakwater Falls Roaring Bull Falls Roaring Daves Falls Roaring Eighteenfoot Falls Roaring Eightfoot Falls Roaring Horseshoe Falls Roaring Twelvefoot Falls Roaring Chicagon Falls Roaring Chipmunk Falls Roaring Ford Dam Falls Roaring Horse Race Rapids Roaring Long Slide Falls Roaring Piers Gorge Falls Roaring Sand Portage Falls Roaring Sturgeon Falls (historical) Roaring Glidden Rapids Roaring Michigamme Falls (historical) Roaring Pemene Falls Roaring Power Dam Falls Roaring Quiver Falls Roaring Strong Falls Roaring

Updated 26 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 45°F

Tod 61°F Rain Showers
Thu 46°F Rain Showers Likely
Fri 41°F Partly Sunny
Sat 45°F Sunny Best
Sun 50°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 54°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 51°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Laona

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Horseshoe Falls Roaring ยท 162 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Little Bull Falls Roaring ยท 227 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Gilmer Falls Roaring ยท 227 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Peavey Falls Roaring ยท 227 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Freeman Falls Roaring ยท 227 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Pemene Falls Roaring ยท 1900 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Laona (25 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.

Strong Falls waterfall

Strong Falls

16 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

23.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Eightfoot Falls in Wisconsin, about 48 feet of drop LiDAR

Eightfoot Falls

23.6 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Twelvefoot Falls waterfall

Twelvefoot Falls

23.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Eighteenfoot Falls in Wisconsin, about 32 feet of drop LiDAR

Eighteenfoot Falls

24.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Evergreen Falls in Wisconsin, about 31 feet of drop LiDAR

Evergreen Falls

25 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

All 37 Waterfalls Near Laona

LiDAR terrain view around Little Bull Falls in Wisconsin, about 29 feet of drop LiDAR

Little Bull Falls

37.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Smalley Falls waterfall

Smalley Falls

37.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft
Long Slide Falls waterfall

Long Slide Falls

37.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.2 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Gilmer Falls in Wisconsin, about 21 feet of drop LiDAR

Gilmer Falls

37.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) waterfall

Big Quinnesec Falls (historical)

37.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Freeman Falls waterfall

Freeman Falls

37.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Little Quinnesec Falls waterfall

Little Quinnesec Falls

39.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Pemene Falls waterfall

Pemene Falls

39.4 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Sand Portage Falls in Michigan, about 53 feet of drop LiDAR

Sand Portage Falls

39.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
3.0 miles 130 ft
Chipmunk Falls waterfall

Chipmunk Falls

40.3 miles away
Michigan
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Piers Gorge Falls waterfall

Piers Gorge Falls

40.4 miles away
Michigan
Easy
2.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Quiver Falls in Wisconsin, about 41 feet of drop LiDAR

Quiver Falls

40.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Fumee Falls waterfall

Fumee Falls

41.3 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Sturgeon Falls (historical) in Wisconsin, about 59 feet of drop LiDAR

Sturgeon Falls (historical)

43 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Glidden Rapids in Michigan, about 53 feet of drop LiDAR

Glidden Rapids

44.3 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Michigamme Falls (historical) in Michigan, about 85 feet of drop LiDAR

Michigamme Falls (historical)

46.7 miles away
Michigan
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Power Dam Falls waterfall

Power Dam Falls

48.8 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Laona

Are there free waterfalls near Laona?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Laona, including Big Eddy Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Laona?

There are 25 easy waterfall hikes near Laona, including Chicagon Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Laona?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Laona, including Chicagon Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Laona?

There are 24 kid-friendly waterfalls near Laona, including Big Eddy Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Laona?

The shortest waterfall hike near Laona is Bull Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Laona?

The tallest waterfall near Laona is Twelvefoot Falls at 12 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Laona require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Laona require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Laona?

Yes, 26 waterfalls near Laona have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Laona?

The closest waterfall to Laona is Strong Falls, approximately 16 miles away.

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