Waterfall Hikes Near Mole Lake, WI

525 residents
Chicago Time Zone
27 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Mole Lake? There are 27 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Mole Lake. 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 45.4859°N, -88.9823°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Mole Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

27 of 27 gauged

20 of 27 waterfalls near Mole Lake 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 Smoky Falls Roaring Ducknest Falls Roaring Evergreen Falls Roaring Sullivan Falls Roaring Breakwater Falls Moderate Bull Falls Moderate Daves Falls Moderate Eighteenfoot Falls Moderate Eightfoot Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Moderate Twelvefoot Falls Moderate Dumpy Falls Roaring Little Falls Roaring Mex-i-min-e Falls Roaring Middle East Jumbo River Falls Roaring Upper East Tumbo River Falls Roaring Grandfather Falls Strong Little Falls Roaring Strong Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Partly Sunny · 70°F

Aft 76°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 77°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Sun 78°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 77°F Partly Sunny
Tue 76°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 79°F Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Thu 70°F Partly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Mole Lake

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Little Falls Roaring · 372 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Little Falls Roaring · 103 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Little Bull Falls Roaring · 314 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Mex-i-min-e Falls Roaring · 103 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Middle East Jumbo River Falls Roaring · 103 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Gilmer Falls Roaring · 314 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Mole Lake (8 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.

Peavey Falls

11.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Sullivan Falls waterfall

Sullivan Falls

45.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft

Ducknest Falls

45.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

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

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

Strong Falls waterfall

Strong Falls

16 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

13.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 27 Waterfalls Near Mole Lake

Strong Falls waterfall

Strong Falls

16 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

13.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Evergreen Falls

45.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Peavey Falls

11.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Sullivan Falls waterfall

Sullivan Falls

45.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft

Ducknest Falls

45.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

Big Smoky Falls

45.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

43.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Beartrap Falls

6.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Big Eddy Falls

48.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Eightfoot Falls

1.6 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Twelvefoot Falls waterfall

Twelvefoot Falls

1.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Wayka Falls

5.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

Eighteenfoot Falls

2.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Freeman Falls waterfall

Freeman Falls

7.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bull Falls waterfall

Bull Falls

3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft

Gilmer Falls

6.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Daves Falls waterfall

Daves Falls

22.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Little Bull Falls

6.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Grandfather Falls waterfall

Grandfather Falls

48.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Mole Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Mole Lake?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Mole Lake, including Bull Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Mole Lake?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Mole Lake, including Bull Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Mole Lake?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Mole Lake, including Big Eddy Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Mole Lake?

There are 18 kid-friendly waterfalls near Mole Lake, including Big Eddy Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Mole Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Mole Lake is Beartrap Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Mole Lake?

The tallest waterfall near Mole Lake is Twelvefoot Falls at 12 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Mole Lake require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Mole Lake?

Yes, 24 waterfalls near Mole Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Mole Lake?

The closest waterfall to Mole Lake is Strong Falls, approximately 28.8 miles away.

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