Waterfall Hikes Near Birnamwood, WI

762 residents
Chicago Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Birnamwood is a stop on Highway 45 with quiet farm country close by and waterfall country to its northeast. Rainbow Falls takes half a mile of walking and allows dogs. Freeman Falls doubles that at a mile. The rest of the fourteen in range, names like Beartrap and Wayka, lie along the Wolf River drainage with little trail information recorded, so treat those as exploring days rather than sure things.

Located at 44.9319°N, -89.2094°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Birnamwood

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

14 of 14 gauged

14 of 14 waterfalls near Birnamwood are flowing strongly today

Beartrap Falls Roaring Big Eddy Falls Roaring Freeman Falls Roaring Gilmer Falls Roaring Little Bull Falls Roaring Peavey Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Wayka Falls Roaring Big Smoky Falls Roaring Ducknest Falls Roaring Evergreen Falls Roaring Sullivan Falls Roaring Grandfather Falls Roaring Little Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Partly Sunny · 79°F

Tod 84°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 80°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 79°F Partly Sunny Best
Lab 77°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 76°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 81°F Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Thu 74°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Birnamwood

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Beartrap Falls Roaring · 262 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Big Eddy Falls Roaring · 262 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Freeman Falls Roaring · 262 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Gilmer Falls Roaring · 262 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Little Bull Falls Roaring · 262 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Peavey Falls Roaring · 262 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Birnamwood (4 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.

Peavey Falls

11.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft

Wayka Falls

5.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Birnamwood (7 waterfalls)

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

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

13.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Freeman Falls waterfall

Freeman Falls

7.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 14 Waterfalls Near Birnamwood

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

13.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Peavey Falls

11.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft

Beartrap Falls

6.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wayka Falls

5.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Freeman Falls waterfall

Freeman Falls

7.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

29.8 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

Big Eddy Falls

48.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Big Smoky Falls

45.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Evergreen Falls

45.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ducknest Falls

45.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Sullivan Falls waterfall

Sullivan Falls

45.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft
Grandfather Falls waterfall

Grandfather Falls

48.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Birnamwood

Are there free waterfalls near Birnamwood?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Birnamwood, including Ducknest Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Birnamwood?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Birnamwood, including Ducknest Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Birnamwood?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Birnamwood, including Big Eddy Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Birnamwood?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Birnamwood, including Big Eddy Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Birnamwood?

The shortest waterfall hike near Birnamwood is Beartrap Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

Do any waterfalls near Birnamwood require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Birnamwood requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Birnamwood?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Birnamwood have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Birnamwood?

The closest waterfall to Birnamwood is Rainbow Falls, approximately 19.6 miles away.

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