Waterfall Hikes Near Chelsea, WI

80 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Chelsea? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Chelsea. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 45.2927°N, -90.3054°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Chelsea

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 of 3 waterfalls near Chelsea are flowing strongly today

Grandfather Falls Roaring Little Bull Falls Strong Little Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 77°F

Aft 82°F Partly Sunny
Sat 79°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 77°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 76°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 75°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 78°F Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Thu 72°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Chelsea

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Grandfather Falls Roaring · 82 cfs 92nd percentile
  2. 2 Little Bull Falls Strong · 17 cfs 89th percentile
  3. 3 Little Falls Strong · 87 cfs 88th percentile

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

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

Grandfather Falls waterfall

Grandfather Falls

48.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Chelsea

Grandfather Falls waterfall

Grandfather Falls

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

Little Falls

42.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Little Bull Falls

30.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Chelsea

Are there free waterfalls near Chelsea?

There is 1 free waterfall near Chelsea, including Grandfather Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Chelsea?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Chelsea, including Grandfather Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Chelsea?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Chelsea, including Grandfather Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Chelsea?

The shortest waterfall hike near Chelsea is Grandfather Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Chelsea?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Chelsea has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Chelsea?

The closest waterfall to Chelsea is Grandfather Falls, approximately 22.3 miles away.

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