Waterfall Hikes Near Wilson, WI

224 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Wilson? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Wilson. 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 44.9586°N, -92.1705°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Wilson

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Wilson have live flow data today

Apple River Falls Moderate Big Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 83°F

Aft 90°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 86°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 85°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Ind 80°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 83°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Wilson

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Apple River Falls Moderate · 434 cfs 29th percentile
  2. 2 Big Falls Low · 2360 cfs 16th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Wilson (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.

Apple River Falls waterfall

Apple River Falls

48.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

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

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

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

8.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 2 Waterfalls Near Wilson

Apple River Falls waterfall

Apple River Falls

48.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

8.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Wilson

Are there free waterfalls near Wilson?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Wilson, including Apple River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Wilson?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Wilson, including Apple River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Wilson?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Wilson, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Wilson?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Wilson, including Big Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Wilson?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Wilson?

The shortest waterfall hike near Wilson is Apple River Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Wilson?

The closest waterfall to Wilson is Apple River Falls, approximately 32.6 miles away.

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