Waterfall Hikes Near Minocqua, WI

439 residents
Chicago Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Thirty-eight falls turn up within fifty miles of Minocqua, the circle reaching well into Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Yondota and Kakabika Falls each take half a mile of trail with a dog trotting along. Grandfather Falls on the Wisconsin River runs 2 miles. Rapid River Falls asks barely a tenth of a mile. Nearly every measured trail on the list rates easy, which suits families already up here for lake season, and the UP drives make a good full day loop.

Located at 45.8795°N, -89.7037°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Minocqua

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 38 gauged

26 of 38 waterfalls near Minocqua are flowing strongly today

Abinodji Falls Roaring Explorers Falls Roaring Greenstone Falls Roaring Iagoo Falls Roaring Lepisto Falls Roaring Minnewawa Falls Roaring Nimikon Falls Roaring Nokomis Falls Roaring Ogima Falls Roaring Ogimakwe Falls Roaring Pinkerton Falls Roaring Trappers Falls Roaring Trap Falls Roaring Ajibikika Falls Roaring Little Falls Roaring Mex-i-min-e Falls Roaring Rock Bluff Falls Roaring Cascade Falls Low Deer Creek Falls Low Little Trap Falls Low Little Union Gorge Falls Low Marshall Falls Low Nonesuch Falls Low Rapid River Falls Low Yondota Falls Low Gabbro Falls Roaring Granite Falls Roaring Neepikon Falls Roaring Peterson Falls Roaring Powder Horn Falls Roaring Rocky Forty Falls Roaring Root Beer Falls Roaring Grandfather Falls Strong Judson Falls Barely Flowing Kakabika Falls Barely Flowing Nelson Canyon Falls Barely Flowing Wolverine Falls Barely Flowing Spring Camp Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Partly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 80°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 80°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 80°F Partly Sunny Best
Lab 76°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 75°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 79°F Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Thu 71°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Minocqua

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Ajibikika Falls Roaring · 103 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Mex-i-min-e Falls Roaring · 103 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Root Beer Falls Roaring · 39 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Rocky Forty Falls Roaring · 39 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Gabbro Falls Roaring · 39 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Rock Bluff Falls Roaring · 103 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Minocqua (7 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 Minocqua (30 waterfalls)

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

Yondota Falls waterfall

Yondota Falls

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

Judson Falls

17.2 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
Kakabika Falls waterfall

Kakabika Falls

12.8 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Minocqua

Nokomis Falls waterfall

Nokomis Falls

21.7 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
Ogima Falls waterfall

Ogima Falls

6.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Powder Horn Falls

6.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ogimakwe Falls waterfall

Ogimakwe Falls

7 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Greenstone Falls waterfall

Greenstone Falls

16.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Abinodji Falls waterfall

Abinodji Falls

11.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lepisto Falls waterfall CC

Lepisto Falls

2.9 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft
Iagoo Falls waterfall

Iagoo Falls

2.1 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.8 miles 120 ft
Rocky Forty Falls waterfall

Rocky Forty Falls

26.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Union Gorge Falls waterfall

Little Union Gorge Falls

3 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
Trappers Falls waterfall

Trappers Falls

14.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Explorers Falls waterfall

Explorers Falls

14.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pinkerton Falls waterfall

Pinkerton Falls

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

Peterson Falls

49.6 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

48.3 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Minocqua

Are there free waterfalls near Minocqua?

There are 24 free waterfalls near Minocqua, including Abinodji Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Minocqua?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Minocqua, including Cascade Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Minocqua?

There are 30 dog-friendly waterfalls near Minocqua, including Abinodji Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Minocqua?

There are 30 kid-friendly waterfalls near Minocqua, including Abinodji Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Minocqua?

The shortest waterfall hike near Minocqua is Abinodji Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Minocqua?

Yes, 37 waterfalls near Minocqua have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Minocqua?

The closest waterfall to Minocqua is Yondota Falls, approximately 27.7 miles away.

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