Waterfall Hikes Near Nelson, WI

341 residents
Chicago Time Zone
1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Nelson? There are 1 waterfall hiking trail within a 50-mile radius of Nelson. 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 44.4213°N, -92.0041°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Nelson

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 1 gauged

1 waterfall near Nelson has live flow data today

Big Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 85°F

Wed 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 89°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 85°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 85°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Nelson

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Big Falls Low ยท 2360 cfs 16th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Nelson (1 waterfall)

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

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

8.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 1 Waterfall Near Nelson

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

8.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Nelson

Are there free waterfalls near Nelson?

There is 1 free waterfall near Nelson, including Big Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Nelson?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Nelson, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Nelson?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Nelson, including Big Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Nelson?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Nelson?

The shortest waterfall hike near Nelson is Big Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Nelson?

The closest waterfall to Nelson is Big Falls, approximately 49.5 miles away.

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