Waterfall Hikes Near Mercer, WI

533 residents
Chicago Time Zone
59 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Mercer? There are 59 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Mercer. 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 46.1635°N, -90.0528°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Mercer

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

59 of 59 gauged

45 of 59 waterfalls near Mercer are flowing strongly today

Abinodji Falls Roaring Algonquin Falls Roaring Bathtub Falls Roaring Big Carp Falls Roaring Explorers Falls Roaring Gorge Falls Roaring Great Conglomerate Falls Roaring Greenstone Falls Roaring Iagoo Falls Roaring Lepisto Falls Roaring Manabezho Falls Roaring Manakiki Falls Roaring Manido Falls Roaring Maple Creek Falls Roaring Minnewawa Falls Roaring Nawadaha Falls Roaring Nimikon Falls Roaring Nokomis Falls Roaring Ogima Falls Roaring Ogimakwe Falls Roaring Pinkerton Falls Roaring Potawatomi Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Sandstone Falls Roaring Shining Cloud Falls Roaring Trappers Falls Roaring Trap Falls Roaring Traders Falls Roaring Ajibikika Falls Roaring Mex-i-min-e Falls Roaring Rock Bluff Falls Roaring Brownstone Falls Roaring Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Deer Creek Falls Barely Flowing Little Trap Falls Barely Flowing Little Union Gorge Falls Barely Flowing Marshall Falls Barely Flowing Nonesuch Falls Barely Flowing Rapid River Falls Barely Flowing Yondota Falls Barely Flowing Chippewa Falls Roaring Gabbro Falls Roaring Granite Falls Roaring Interstate Falls Roaring Neepikon Falls Roaring Peterson Falls Roaring Powder Horn Falls Roaring Rocky Forty Falls Roaring Root Beer Falls Roaring Saxon Falls Roaring Superior Falls Roaring Copper Falls Moderate Judson Falls Barely Flowing Kakabika Falls Barely Flowing Nelson Canyon Falls Barely Flowing Wolverine Falls Barely Flowing Morgan Falls Moderate Potato River Falls Roaring Spring Camp Falls Roaring

Updated 42 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 81°F

Aft 78°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 80°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 81°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 79°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 75°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 78°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Thu 71°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Mercer

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Ajibikika Falls Roaring · 105 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Mex-i-min-e Falls Roaring · 105 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Brownstone Falls Roaring · 3 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Rock Bluff Falls Roaring · 105 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Superior Falls Roaring · 35 cfs 98th percentile
  6. 6 Neepikon Falls Roaring · 35 cfs 98th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Mercer (10 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Mercer (50 waterfalls)

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

Spring Camp Falls waterfall

Spring Camp Falls

29.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Powder Horn Falls

6.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gabbro Falls waterfall

Gabbro Falls

2.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rocky Forty Falls waterfall

Rocky Forty Falls

26.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 59 Waterfalls Near Mercer

Copper Falls waterfall

Copper Falls

11.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.7 miles 150 ft
Brownstone Falls waterfall

Brownstone Falls

11.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft
Traders Falls waterfall

Traders Falls

1.3 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bathtub Falls

Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shining Cloud Falls waterfall

Shining Cloud Falls

1.8 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Carp Falls waterfall

Big Carp Falls

Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Greenstone Falls waterfall

Greenstone Falls

16.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rapid River Falls waterfall

Rapid River Falls

14.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deer Creek Falls waterfall

Deer Creek Falls

14.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wolverine Falls waterfall

Wolverine Falls

16.9 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft

Ajibikika Falls

28 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Morgan Falls waterfall

Morgan Falls

34 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Trap Falls waterfall

Trap Falls

21.3 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Trap Falls waterfall

Little Trap Falls

22.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rock Bluff Falls waterfall

Rock Bluff Falls

44.5 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Nonesuch Falls waterfall

Nonesuch Falls

5.3 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Union Gorge Falls waterfall

Little Union Gorge Falls

3 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

43.6 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Mex-i-min-e Falls waterfall

Mex-i-min-e Falls

47.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Mercer

Are there free waterfalls near Mercer?

There are 36 free waterfalls near Mercer, including Abinodji Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Mercer?

There are 10 easy waterfall hikes near Mercer, including Brownstone Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Mercer?

There are 50 dog-friendly waterfalls near Mercer, including Abinodji Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Mercer?

There are 49 kid-friendly waterfalls near Mercer, including Abinodji Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Mercer?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Mercer, including Bathtub Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Mercer?

The shortest waterfall hike near Mercer is Abinodji Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Mercer?

The tallest waterfall near Mercer is Superior Falls at 90 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Mercer?

Yes, 59 waterfalls near Mercer have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Mercer?

The closest waterfall to Mercer is Granite Falls, approximately 14.6 miles away.

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