Waterfall Hikes Near Oakdale, WI

259 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Oakdale? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Oakdale. 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 43.9622°N, -90.3791°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Oakdale

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Oakdale have live flow data today

Little Bull Falls Barely Flowing Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja Barely Flowing Polly Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny · 73°F

Thu 73°F Areas Of Frost then Sunny Best
Fri 85°F Sunny
Sat 83°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 79°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 78°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 71°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Oakdale (1 waterfall)

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.

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

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

0.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

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

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

Polly Falls waterfall

Polly Falls

6.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Oakdale

Polly Falls waterfall

Polly Falls

6.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Bull Falls waterfall

Little Bull Falls

38.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja waterfall CC

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

0.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Oakdale

Are there free waterfalls near Oakdale?

There is 1 free waterfall near Oakdale, including Polly Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Oakdale?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Oakdale, including Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Oakdale?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Oakdale, including Polly Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Oakdale?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Oakdale, including Polly Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Oakdale?

The shortest waterfall hike near Oakdale is Little Bull Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Oakdale?

The closest waterfall to Oakdale is Polly Falls, approximately 29.6 miles away.

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