Waterfall Hikes Near Osseo, WI

1,720 residents

Chicago Time Zone

4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Osseo? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Osseo. These trails range from easy to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 44.5795°N, -91.2120°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Osseo

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 4 gauged

3 waterfalls near Osseo have live flow data today

Big Falls Barely Flowing Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja Moderate Polly Falls Moderate

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Partly Sunny · 74°F

Aft 74°F Partly Sunny Best

Sat 73°F Partly Sunny

Sun 60°F Mostly Cloudy

Mon 52°F Rain Showers Likely

Tue 54°F Chance Rain Showers

Wed 62°F Chance Rain Showers

Thu 57°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Osseo

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Osseo (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.

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

15.3 miles away

Wisconsin

Easy

0.5 miles Unknown

Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

21.2 miles away

Wisconsin

Easy

Unknown Unknown

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

29.4 miles away

Wisconsin

Easy

Unknown Unknown

All 4 Waterfalls Near Osseo

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

15.3 miles away

Wisconsin

Easy

0.5 miles Unknown

Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

21.2 miles away

Wisconsin

Easy

Unknown Unknown

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

29.4 miles away

Wisconsin

Easy

Unknown Unknown

LiDAR terrain view around Polly Falls in Wisconsin, about 54 feet of drop

LiDAR

Polly Falls

35.8 miles away

Wisconsin

Unknown

Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Osseo

Are there free waterfalls near Osseo?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Osseo?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Osseo?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Osseo?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Osseo?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Osseo?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Osseo?

The closest waterfall to Osseo is Big Falls, approximately 15.3 miles away.

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