Waterfall Hikes Near Herbster, WI

107 residents
Chicago Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The catch with Herbster's waterfall list is Lake Superior itself. Several of the fourteen falls inside fifty miles, Gooseberry Falls and Illgen Falls among them, stand across the water on Minnesota's North Shore, which means a long drive around through Duluth. Closer to home, Amnicon Falls near Superior runs a 1.8-mile loop, and Morgan Falls in the Chequamegon is a 1.2-mile out and back. Illgen drops 40 feet a couple tenths of a mile from the road. Dogs are allowed at nearly everything listed.

Located at 46.8422°N, -91.2419°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Herbster

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 14 gauged

3 of 8 waterfalls near Herbster are flowing strongly today

Amnicon Falls Moderate Brownstone Falls Roaring Copper Falls Moderate Morgan Falls Moderate Pipestone Falls Barely Flowing Potato River Falls Roaring Shale Falls Moderate Superior Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 71°F

Tod 71°F Patchy Fog
Sat 75°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 81°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 81°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 76°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 77°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Thu 71°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Herbster

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Potato River Falls Roaring · 6 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Superior Falls Roaring · 28 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Brownstone Falls Strong · 3 cfs 89th percentile
  4. 4 Shale Falls Moderate · 107 cfs 71st percentile
  5. 5 Amnicon Falls Moderate · 39 cfs 55th percentile
  6. 6 Copper Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 51st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Herbster (5 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.

Beaver River Falls waterfall

Beaver River Falls

28 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Pancake Falls waterfall

Pancake Falls

35.1 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Herbster (10 waterfalls)

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

Gooseberry Falls waterfall

Gooseberry Falls

Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Illgen Falls waterfall

Illgen Falls

29 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 14 Waterfalls Near Herbster

Shale Falls waterfall

Shale Falls

38.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Beaver River Falls waterfall

Beaver River Falls

28 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Gooseberry Falls waterfall

Gooseberry Falls

Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glenn Avon Falls waterfall CC

Glenn Avon Falls

29.9 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Illgen Falls waterfall

Illgen Falls

29 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pancake Falls waterfall

Pancake Falls

35.1 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Morgan Falls waterfall

Morgan Falls

34 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Amnicon Falls waterfall

Amnicon Falls

12.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Caribou Falls waterfall

Caribou Falls

33.1 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
Brownstone Falls waterfall

Brownstone Falls

11.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft
Copper Falls waterfall

Copper Falls

11.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.7 miles 150 ft

Pipestone Falls

11.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Superior Falls waterfall

Superior Falls

11.8 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Potato River Falls waterfall

Potato River Falls

11.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
0.8 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Herbster

Are there free waterfalls near Herbster?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Herbster, including Beaver River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Herbster?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Herbster, including Beaver River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Herbster?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Herbster, including Amnicon Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Herbster?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Herbster, including Amnicon Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Herbster?

The shortest waterfall hike near Herbster is Amnicon Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Herbster?

The tallest waterfall near Herbster is Superior Falls at 90 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Herbster?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near Herbster have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Herbster?

The closest waterfall to Herbster is Shale Falls, approximately 22.5 miles away.

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