Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Tomahawk, WI

173 residents
Chicago Time Zone
23 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Michigan owns much of Lake Tomahawk's waterfall map, since the Ottawa National Forest country of the western UP falls inside fifty miles. Kakabika Falls and Yondota Falls take a half mile each over there. Ajibikika needs about a mile. The Wisconsin side answers with Grandfather Falls near Merrill, an easy two miles beside the Wisconsin River. Judson and Nelson Canyon run roughly a mile apiece. Twenty-three falls total, every measured trail open to dogs.

Located at 45.8110°N, -89.5873°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lake Tomahawk

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 23 gauged

9 of 23 waterfalls near Lake Tomahawk are flowing strongly today

Ajibikika Falls Roaring Bond Falls Roaring Little Falls Roaring Mex-i-min-e Falls Roaring Rock Bluff Falls Roaring Bonanza Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Deer Creek Falls Barely Flowing Little Trap Falls Barely Flowing Little Union Gorge Falls Barely Flowing Marshall Falls Barely Flowing Nonesuch Falls Barely Flowing Pewabeck Falls Barely Flowing Rapid River Falls Barely Flowing Yondota Falls Barely Flowing Grandfather Falls Roaring Granite Falls Roaring Root Beer Falls Roaring Judson Falls Barely Flowing Kakabika Falls Barely Flowing Nelson Canyon Falls Barely Flowing Wolverine Falls Barely Flowing Minnewawa Falls Roaring

Updated 39 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Partly Sunny · 72°F

Aft 80°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 81°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 81°F Partly Sunny
Lab 77°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 75°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 80°F Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Thu 72°F Partly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Lake Tomahawk

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Ajibikika Falls Roaring · 100 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Bond Falls Roaring · 100 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Root Beer Falls Roaring · 30 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Granite Falls Roaring · 30 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Rock Bluff Falls Roaring · 100 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Little Falls Roaring · 100 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Tomahawk (5 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.

Nelson Canyon Falls waterfall

Nelson Canyon Falls

0.9 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lake Tomahawk (17 waterfalls)

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

Judson Falls waterfall

Judson Falls

17.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kakabika Falls waterfall

Kakabika Falls

12.8 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Grandfather Falls waterfall

Grandfather Falls

48.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Yondota Falls waterfall

Yondota Falls

7.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 23 Waterfalls Near Lake Tomahawk

Nelson Canyon Falls waterfall

Nelson Canyon Falls

0.9 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Judson Falls waterfall

Judson Falls

17.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Marshall Falls waterfall

Marshall Falls

1.8 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kakabika Falls waterfall

Kakabika Falls

12.8 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Grandfather Falls waterfall

Grandfather Falls

48.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Yondota Falls waterfall

Yondota Falls

7.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wolverine Falls waterfall

Wolverine Falls

16.9 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft

Ajibikika Falls

28 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rapid River Falls waterfall

Rapid River Falls

14.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Trap Falls waterfall

Little Trap Falls

22.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rock Bluff Falls waterfall

Rock Bluff Falls

44.5 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Deer Creek Falls waterfall

Deer Creek Falls

14.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

43.6 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Mex-i-min-e Falls waterfall

Mex-i-min-e Falls

47.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nonesuch Falls waterfall

Nonesuch Falls

5.3 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

48.3 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bond Falls waterfall

Bond Falls

28.9 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Pewabeck Falls

1.3 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Root Beer Falls waterfall

Root Beer Falls

16.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Granite Falls waterfall

Granite Falls

16.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lake Tomahawk

Are there free waterfalls near Lake Tomahawk?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Lake Tomahawk, including Bonanza Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lake Tomahawk?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Lake Tomahawk, including Bond Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lake Tomahawk?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lake Tomahawk, including Ajibikika Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Tomahawk?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Tomahawk, including Ajibikika Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lake Tomahawk?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lake Tomahawk is Ajibikika Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lake Tomahawk?

The tallest waterfall near Lake Tomahawk is Bond Falls at 50 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lake Tomahawk?

Yes, 22 waterfalls near Lake Tomahawk have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lake Tomahawk?

The closest waterfall to Lake Tomahawk is Nelson Canyon Falls, approximately 28.7 miles away.

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