Waterfall Hikes Near Medford, WI

4,317 residents
Chicago Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Medford? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Medford. 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 45.1365°N, -90.3436°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Medford

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 4 gauged

3 waterfalls near Medford have live flow data today

Grandfather Falls Barely Flowing Little Bull Falls Low Little Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 84°F

Wed 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu 85°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 81°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 81°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Sunny Best
Tue 85°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Medford

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Little Bull Falls Barely Flowing · 51 cfs 9th percentile
  2. 2 Grandfather Falls Barely Flowing · 124 cfs 2nd percentile
  3. 3 Little Falls Barely Flowing · 259 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Medford (2 waterfalls)

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

Grandfather Falls waterfall

Grandfather Falls

31.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

23.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 4 Waterfalls Near Medford

Grandfather Falls waterfall

Grandfather Falls

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

Little Falls

36.6 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Little Bull Falls

21.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

23.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Medford

Are there free waterfalls near Medford?

There is 1 free waterfall near Medford, including Grandfather Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Medford?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Medford, including Grandfather Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Medford?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Medford, including Grandfather Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Medford?

The shortest waterfall hike near Medford is Grandfather Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Medford?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Medford has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Medford?

The closest waterfall to Medford is Grandfather Falls, approximately 31.6 miles away.

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