Waterfall Hikes Near Nelson, WI

341 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Nelson? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Nelson. 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 44.4213°N, -92.0041°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Nelson

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Nelson have live flow data today

Big Falls Moderate Black Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 77°F

Aft 88°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 85°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 82°F Chance Rain Showers
Lab 82°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 85°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 83°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Thu 77°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Nelson

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Big Falls Moderate · 1160 cfs 56th percentile
  2. 2 Black Falls Barely Flowing · 179 cfs 3rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Nelson (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.

Black Falls waterfall

Black Falls

26.1 miles away
Iowa
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Nelson (1 waterfall)

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

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

37.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 2 Waterfalls Near Nelson

Black Falls waterfall

Black Falls

26.1 miles away
Iowa
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

37.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Nelson

Are there free waterfalls near Nelson?

There is 1 free waterfall near Nelson, including Big Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Nelson?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Nelson, including Black Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Nelson?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Nelson, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Nelson?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Nelson, including Big Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Nelson?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Nelson?

The shortest waterfall hike near Nelson is Big Falls at 1.0 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Nelson?

The closest waterfall to Nelson is Black Falls, approximately 49.4 miles away.

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