Waterfall Hikes Near Neillsville, WI

2,311 residents
Chicago Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Clark County keeps its water quiet. Around Neillsville five falls make the radius, and Polly Falls is the closest thing to a sure bet, half a mile out and back with dogs allowed. Hamilton Falls stretches a mile. Big Falls has swimming when the weather cooperates, plus another half mile walk. Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja keeps its original name and its mystery, since no trail data exists for it.

Located at 44.5605°N, -90.5906°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Neillsville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 5 gauged

4 of 4 waterfalls near Neillsville are flowing strongly today

Big Falls Roaring Little Bull Falls Roaring Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja Roaring Polly Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 65°F

Fri 48°F Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Sat 57°F Widespread Frost then Sunny
Sun 64°F Sunny
Mon 65°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 68°F Sunny
Wed 71°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 71°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Neillsville

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Big Falls Roaring · 1510 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Little Bull Falls Roaring · 28 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja Roaring · 82 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Polly Falls Roaring · 82 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Neillsville (3 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.

LiDAR terrain view around Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja in Wisconsin, about 59 feet of drop LiDAR

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

23.6 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

27.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

42.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

All 5 Waterfalls Near Neillsville

LiDAR terrain view around Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja in Wisconsin, about 59 feet of drop LiDAR

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

23.6 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Little Bull Falls in Wisconsin, about 18 feet of drop LiDAR

Little Bull Falls

24 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Polly Falls in Wisconsin, about 54 feet of drop LiDAR

Polly Falls

26.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

27.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

42.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Neillsville

Are there free waterfalls near Neillsville?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Neillsville?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Neillsville, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Neillsville?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Neillsville, including Big Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Neillsville?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Neillsville, including Big Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Neillsville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Neillsville is Big Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Neillsville?

The tallest waterfall near Neillsville is Polly Falls at 5 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Neillsville?

The closest waterfall to Neillsville is Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja, approximately 23.6 miles away.

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