Waterfall Hikes Near Wood, SD

57 residents
Chicago Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Wood? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Wood. 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 43.4971°N, -100.4802°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Wood

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

4 waterfalls near Wood have live flow data today

Berry Falls Moderate Fort Falls Moderate Tyler Falls Moderate Smith Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 82°F

Aft 82°F Sunny Best
Sat 85°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Sunny
Mon 92°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Tue 91°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Wed 94°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 97°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Wood

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Berry Falls Moderate · 766 cfs 41st percentile
  2. 2 Fort Falls Moderate · 766 cfs 41st percentile
  3. 3 Tyler Falls Moderate · 766 cfs 41st percentile
  4. 4 Smith Falls Moderate · 766 cfs 41st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Wood (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.

Fort Falls waterfall

Fort Falls

33.6 miles away
Nebraska
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Smith Falls waterfall

Smith Falls

40.6 miles away
Nebraska
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Wood (3 waterfalls)

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

Berry Falls waterfall

Berry Falls

38 miles away
Nebraska
Moderate
2.4 miles Unknown

All 4 Waterfalls Near Wood

Fort Falls waterfall

Fort Falls

33.6 miles away
Nebraska
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

Tyler Falls

35.2 miles away
Nebraska
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Berry Falls waterfall

Berry Falls

38 miles away
Nebraska
Moderate
2.4 miles Unknown
Smith Falls waterfall

Smith Falls

40.6 miles away
Nebraska
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Wood

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Wood?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Wood, including Fort Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Wood?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Wood, including Berry Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Wood?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Wood, including Berry Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Wood?

The shortest waterfall hike near Wood is Berry Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Wood?

The tallest waterfall near Wood is Smith Falls at 70 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Wood?

The closest waterfall to Wood is Fort Falls, approximately 29.7 miles away.

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