Waterfall Hikes Near La Crosse, WI

94,627 residents

Chicago Time Zone

2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

La Crosse faces the Mississippi from under its limestone bluffs, and the Driftless hills around it hold two waterfalls inside fifty miles. Polly Falls is the one to plan on, an easy half-mile out and back where dogs are welcome. The other, Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja, has no trail data yet, so treat it as a point on the map until someone walks it and reports back.

Located at 43.8241°N, -91.2268°W

Map of Waterfalls Near La Crosse

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 of 2 waterfalls near La Crosse are flowing strongly today

Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja Strong Polly Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 88°F

Aft 88°F Sunny Best

Sat 85°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny

Sun 82°F Partly Sunny

Lab 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Tue 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Wed 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Thu 79°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near La Crosse

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near La Crosse (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.