Waterfall Hikes Near Knapp, WI

544 residents
Chicago Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Knapp? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Knapp. 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 44.9514°N, -92.0769°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Knapp

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 4 gauged

1 of 3 waterfalls near Knapp is flowing strongly today

Apple River Falls Roaring Big Falls Moderate Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 76°F

Aft 86°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 83°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Sun 81°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain Showers
Lab 81°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 81°F Sunny
Thu 76°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Knapp

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Apple River Falls Roaring · 325 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Big Falls Moderate · 1160 cfs 56th percentile
  3. 3 Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing · 2 cfs 8th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Knapp (2 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.

Apple River Falls waterfall

Apple River Falls

14.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Minnehaha Falls

47.4 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Knapp (3 waterfalls)

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

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

37.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shadow Falls waterfall CC

Shadow Falls

45.5 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 4 Waterfalls Near Knapp

Apple River Falls waterfall

Apple River Falls

14.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

37.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shadow Falls waterfall CC

Shadow Falls

45.5 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Minnehaha Falls

47.4 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Knapp

Are there free waterfalls near Knapp?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Knapp, including Apple River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Knapp?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Knapp, including Apple River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Knapp?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Knapp, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Knapp?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Knapp, including Big Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Knapp?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Knapp?

The shortest waterfall hike near Knapp is Apple River Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Knapp?

The tallest waterfall near Knapp is Minnehaha Falls at 53 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Knapp?

The closest waterfall to Knapp is Apple River Falls, approximately 36.9 miles away.

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