Waterfall Hikes Near Merrillan, WI

583 residents
Chicago Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Merrillan? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Merrillan. 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 44.4488°N, -90.8340°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Merrillan

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 5 gauged

3 of 4 waterfalls near Merrillan are flowing strongly today

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

Updated 39 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 82°F

Aft 89°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 84°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 82°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 81°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Thu 78°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Merrillan

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Little Bull Falls Strong · 17 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja Strong · 65 cfs 86th percentile
  3. 3 Polly Falls Strong · 65 cfs 86th percentile
  4. 4 Big Falls Moderate · 1150 cfs 53rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Merrillan (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 Merrillan (3 waterfalls)

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
Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

43.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

37.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Merrillan

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

24.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

Polly Falls

21.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

43.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Little Bull Falls

30.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

37.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Merrillan

Are there free waterfalls near Merrillan?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Merrillan, including Big Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Merrillan?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Merrillan?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Merrillan?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Merrillan?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Merrillan?

The shortest waterfall hike near Merrillan is Big Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Merrillan?

The closest waterfall to Merrillan is Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja, approximately 7.9 miles away.

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