Waterfall Hikes Near Lena, WI

572 residents
Chicago Time Zone
34 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lena? There are 34 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lena. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 44.9530°N, -88.0476°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lena

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

34 of 34 gauged

18 of 34 waterfalls near Lena are flowing strongly today

Beartrap Falls Roaring Big Eddy Falls Roaring Freeman Falls Roaring Gilmer Falls Roaring Little Bull Falls Roaring Peavey Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Wayka Falls Roaring Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) Roaring Fumee Falls Roaring Little Quinnesec Falls Roaring Smalley Falls Roaring Big Smoky Falls Strong Ducknest Falls Strong Evergreen Falls Strong Sullivan Falls Strong Bull Falls Moderate Daves Falls Moderate Eighteenfoot Falls Moderate Eightfoot Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Moderate Twelvefoot Falls Moderate Cato Falls Roaring Ford Dam Falls Moderate Horse Race Rapids Moderate Hydraulic Dam Falls Moderate Long Slide Falls Moderate Piers Gorge Falls Moderate Sand Portage Falls Moderate Sturgeon Falls (historical) Moderate Pemene Falls Moderate Quiver Falls Moderate Twin Island Rapids Moderate Strong Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 78°F

Aft 78°F Sunny Best
Sun 78°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Lab 79°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 80°F Rain Showers Likely
Wed 78°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Thu 74°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri 78°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Lena

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Smalley Falls Roaring · 1100 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) Roaring · 1100 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Cato Falls Roaring · 277 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Little Quinnesec Falls Roaring · 1100 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Fumee Falls Roaring · 1100 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Wayka Falls Roaring · 366 cfs 96th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lena (12 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.

Wayka Falls

5.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Daves Falls waterfall

Daves Falls

22.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lena (21 waterfalls)

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

Big Eddy Falls

48.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Twin Island Rapids

21.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 34 Waterfalls Near Lena

Smalley Falls waterfall

Smalley Falls

43 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft
Long Slide Falls waterfall

Long Slide Falls

11 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Horse Race Rapids

10.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) waterfall

Big Quinnesec Falls (historical)

1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hydraulic Dam Falls waterfall

Hydraulic Dam Falls

1.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Quinnesec Falls waterfall

Little Quinnesec Falls

3.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pemene Falls waterfall

Pemene Falls

15.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sand Portage Falls

3.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Piers Gorge Falls waterfall

Piers Gorge Falls

45.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Quiver Falls

5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Fumee Falls waterfall

Fumee Falls

4.7 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ford Dam Falls

35.3 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Sturgeon Falls (historical)

41.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cato Falls waterfall

Cato Falls

24.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lena

Are there free waterfalls near Lena?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Lena, including Bull Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lena?

There are 12 easy waterfall hikes near Lena, including Bull Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lena?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lena, including Big Eddy Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lena?

There are 24 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lena, including Big Eddy Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lena?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lena is Beartrap Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lena?

The tallest waterfall near Lena is Twelvefoot Falls at 12 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Lena require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Lena require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lena?

Yes, 22 waterfalls near Lena have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lena?

The closest waterfall to Lena is Big Eddy Falls, approximately 25.5 miles away.

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