Waterfall Hikes Near Holmen, WI

10,806 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

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

Located at 43.9706°N, -91.2654°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Holmen

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Holmen have live flow data today

Big Falls Moderate Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja Moderate Polly Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 77°F

Aft 88°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 84°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 82°F Partly Sunny
Lab 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 85°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 84°F Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Thu 77°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Holmen

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja Strong · 65 cfs 76th percentile
  2. 2 Polly Falls Strong · 65 cfs 76th percentile
  3. 3 Big Falls Moderate · 1160 cfs 56th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Holmen (1 waterfall)

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.

Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja

24.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Holmen (2 waterfalls)

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
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

37.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Holmen

Polly Falls

21.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja

24.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

37.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Holmen

Are there free waterfalls near Holmen?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Holmen, including Big Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Holmen?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Holmen, including Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Holmen?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Holmen, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Holmen?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Holmen, including Big Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Holmen?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Holmen, including Big Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Holmen?

The shortest waterfall hike near Holmen is Big Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Holmen?

The closest waterfall to Holmen is Polly Falls, approximately 30.4 miles away.

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