Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Arrowhead, WI

866 residents
Chicago Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lake Arrowhead? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lake Arrowhead. 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 44.2036°N, -89.8377°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lake Arrowhead

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

3 of 4 waterfalls near Lake Arrowhead are flowing strongly today

Little Bull Falls Roaring Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja Strong Polly Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 74°F

Aft 87°F Partly Sunny
Sat 80°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 79°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 79°F Partly Sunny
Tue 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Thu 74°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Lake Arrowhead

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 Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja Strong · 65 cfs 76th percentile
  3. 3 Polly Falls Strong · 65 cfs 76th percentile
  4. 4 Skillet Falls Moderate · 280 cfs 48th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Arrowhead (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 Lake Arrowhead (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 4 Waterfalls Near Lake Arrowhead

Little Bull Falls

30.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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

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

24.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lake Arrowhead

Are there free waterfalls near Lake Arrowhead?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Lake Arrowhead, including Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lake Arrowhead?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lake Arrowhead?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Arrowhead?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lake Arrowhead?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lake Arrowhead is Little Bull Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Lake Arrowhead?

The closest waterfall to Lake Arrowhead is Little Bull Falls, approximately 25.3 miles away.

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