Waterfall Hikes Near Shawano, WI

9,212 residents
Chicago Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The Wolf River gives Shawano its waterfall identity. Big Smoky Falls and Big Eddy Falls churn through Menominee land north of town, and Big Eddy takes only half a mile of walking with a dog at your side. Ducknest Falls runs a mile, Freeman Falls about the same. Fourteen falls come up within the radius, several of them whitewater chutes along the same river system, and spring runoff is when they roar.

Located at 44.7748°N, -88.5843°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Shawano

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

14 of 14 gauged

14 waterfalls near Shawano have live flow data today

Beartrap Falls Barely Flowing Big Eddy Falls Barely Flowing Freeman Falls Barely Flowing Gilmer Falls Barely Flowing Little Bull Falls Barely Flowing Peavey Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Wayka Falls Barely Flowing Big Smoky Falls Barely Flowing Ducknest Falls Barely Flowing Evergreen Falls Barely Flowing Sullivan Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Strong Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 38 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Partly Sunny · 70°F

Fri 71°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Sat 70°F Partly Sunny Best
Sun 67°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 55°F Mostly Cloudy
Tue 54°F Mostly Cloudy
Wed 61°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 58°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Shawano

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Little Falls Barely Flowing · 238 cfs 9th percentile
  2. 2 Big Smoky Falls Barely Flowing · 247 cfs 8th percentile
  3. 3 Ducknest Falls Barely Flowing · 247 cfs 8th percentile
  4. 4 Evergreen Falls Barely Flowing · 247 cfs 8th percentile
  5. 5 Sullivan Falls Barely Flowing · 247 cfs 8th percentile
  6. 6 Beartrap Falls Barely Flowing · 110 cfs 1st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Shawano (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.

LiDAR terrain view around Little Bull Falls in Wisconsin, about 29 feet of drop LiDAR

Little Bull Falls

8.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Gilmer Falls in Wisconsin, about 21 feet of drop LiDAR

Gilmer Falls

9.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Freeman Falls waterfall

Freeman Falls

9.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Wayka Falls in Wisconsin, about 15 feet of drop LiDAR

Wayka Falls

10.6 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

All 14 Waterfalls Near Shawano

LiDAR terrain view around Little Bull Falls in Wisconsin, about 29 feet of drop LiDAR

Little Bull Falls

8.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Gilmer Falls in Wisconsin, about 21 feet of drop LiDAR

Gilmer Falls

9.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Freeman Falls waterfall

Freeman Falls

9.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Wayka Falls in Wisconsin, about 15 feet of drop LiDAR

Wayka Falls

10.6 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Big Eddy Falls in Wisconsin, about 20 feet of drop LiDAR

Big Eddy Falls

11.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Beartrap Falls in Wisconsin, about 25 feet of drop LiDAR

Beartrap Falls

11.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Big Smoky Falls in Wisconsin, about 29 feet of drop LiDAR

Big Smoky Falls

14 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Ducknest Falls in Wisconsin, about 19 feet of drop LiDAR

Ducknest Falls

16.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Sullivan Falls waterfall

Sullivan Falls

16.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Peavey Falls in Wisconsin, about 27 feet of drop LiDAR

Peavey Falls

17.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Evergreen Falls in Wisconsin, about 31 feet of drop LiDAR

Evergreen Falls

18.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

18.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

25.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Strong Falls waterfall

Strong Falls

46.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Shawano

Are there free waterfalls near Shawano?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Shawano, including Big Eddy Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Shawano?

There are 10 easy waterfall hikes near Shawano, including Ducknest Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Shawano?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Shawano, including Ducknest Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Shawano?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Shawano, including Big Eddy Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Shawano?

The shortest waterfall hike near Shawano is Ducknest Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

Do any waterfalls near Shawano require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Shawano requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Shawano?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Shawano have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Shawano?

The closest waterfall to Shawano is Little Bull Falls, approximately 8.9 miles away.

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