Waterfall Hikes Near Sheldon, WI

249 residents
Chicago Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Sheldon? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Sheldon. 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 45.3119°N, -90.9567°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Sheldon

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 5 gauged

4 waterfalls near Sheldon have live flow data today

Bellile Falls Moderate Pipestone Falls Moderate Big Falls Low Little Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 84°F

Wed 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 88°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 85°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 82°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 82°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Sunny Best
Tue 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Sheldon

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Bellile Falls Moderate · 340 cfs 69th percentile
  2. 2 Pipestone Falls Moderate · 340 cfs 69th percentile
  3. 3 Big Falls Low · 2360 cfs 16th percentile
  4. 4 Little Falls Barely Flowing · 269 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Sheldon (2 waterfalls)

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

Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

23.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

8.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Sheldon

Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

36.6 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

23.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bellile Falls

Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

8.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pipestone Falls

28.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Sheldon

Are there free waterfalls near Sheldon?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Sheldon?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Sheldon, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Sheldon?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Sheldon?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Sheldon?

The shortest waterfall hike near Sheldon is Bellile Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Sheldon?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Sheldon have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Sheldon?

The closest waterfall to Sheldon is Little Falls, approximately 25.4 miles away.

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