Waterfall Hikes Near Hillsboro, WI

1,318 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hillsboro? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Hillsboro. 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 43.6560°N, -90.3365°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hillsboro

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

2 of 3 waterfalls near Hillsboro are flowing strongly today

Little Bull Falls Roaring Polly Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 77°F

Aft 86°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 82°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 80°F Partly Sunny
Lab 80°F Partly Sunny
Tue 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Sunny
Thu 77°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Hillsboro

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Little Bull Falls Roaring · 18 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Polly Falls Strong · 65 cfs 76th percentile
  3. 3 Skillet Falls Moderate · 280 cfs 48th percentile

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

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

Polly Falls

21.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Hillsboro

Skillet Falls waterfall

Skillet Falls

30.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Polly Falls

21.1 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 Hillsboro

Are there free waterfalls near Hillsboro?

There is 1 free waterfall near Hillsboro, including Polly Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hillsboro?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Hillsboro, including Polly Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hillsboro?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hillsboro, including Polly Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hillsboro?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hillsboro is Little Bull Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Hillsboro?

The closest waterfall to Hillsboro is Skillet Falls, approximately 34.1 miles away.

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