Waterfall Hikes in Wisconsin (WI)
0 National Parks
791 Major Cities
48 Waterfalls
to explore
Wisconsin's waterfalls arise from the Northern Highlands, glaciated Lake Superior shorelines and the unglaciated Driftless Area in the southwest, where sandstone and limestone ledges, steep river valleys and forested gorges channel streams into drops. Hikes are predominantly short, family-friendly walks and moderate trail outings with occasional rocky canyon scrambles, reflecting the state's low-to-moderate relief. Wisconsin is distinctive for its sheltered, wooded falls shaped by glacial deposits and bedrock escarpments rather than high-elevation alpine streams. See waterfalls near major Wisconsin cities .
Popular Difficulties
Moderate: 32 trails
Easy: 16 trails
Trail Types
Loop: 1 trails
Out And Back: 47 trails
Featured Parks
National Parks in Wisconsin
Best Waterfall Hikes in Wisconsin
Our top picks based on trail quality and scenic value.
45.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
49.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
25.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
49.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
48.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
42.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
All Waterfall Hikes in Wisconsin
46 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
7.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles
75 ft
36.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
38.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
44.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
5.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles
80 ft
21.6 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles
50 ft
48.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles
100 ft