Waterfall Hikes Near Waukau, WI

360 residents
Chicago Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Waukau? There are 7 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Waukau. 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 43.9862°N, -88.7705°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Waukau

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 7 gauged

7 of 7 waterfalls near Waukau are flowing strongly today

Cato Falls Roaring Freeman Falls Roaring Gilmer Falls Roaring Little Bull Falls Roaring Peavey Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Little Falls Roaring

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 88°F Partly Sunny
Sat 80°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Sun 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 79°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 79°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu 77°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Waukau

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Cato Falls Roaring · 101 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Freeman Falls Roaring · 291 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Gilmer Falls Roaring · 291 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Little Bull Falls Roaring · 291 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Little Falls Roaring · 234 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Peavey Falls Roaring · 291 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Waukau (2 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.

Cato Falls waterfall

Cato Falls

24.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

Peavey Falls

11.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Waukau (4 waterfalls)

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

Freeman Falls waterfall

Freeman Falls

7.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Little Bull Falls

6.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 7 Waterfalls Near Waukau

Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

29.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cato Falls waterfall

Cato Falls

24.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft
Freeman Falls waterfall

Freeman Falls

7.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Gilmer Falls

6.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Little Bull Falls

6.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Peavey Falls

11.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

13.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Waukau

Are there free waterfalls near Waukau?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Waukau, including Cato Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Waukau?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Waukau, including Cato Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Waukau?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Waukau, including Cato Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Waukau?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Waukau, including Cato Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Waukau?

The shortest waterfall hike near Waukau is Cato Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Waukau?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Waukau have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Waukau?

The closest waterfall to Waukau is Little Falls, approximately 40.1 miles away.

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