Waterfall Hikes Near Pigeon Falls, WI

334 residents
Chicago Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Pigeon Creek gave this village its name, and the falls within range of it stay small and friendly. Big Falls offers swimming at the end of a half mile walk, dogs invited. Polly Falls matches the distance. Hamilton Falls doubles it at a mile. Little Bull Falls and Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja carry no trail data, which leaves them for the curious. Five falls in the radius, all easy driving from Pigeon Falls.

Located at 44.4247°N, -91.2082°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Pigeon Falls

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 5 gauged

3 of 4 waterfalls near Pigeon Falls are flowing strongly today

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

Updated 43 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Partly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 88°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 83°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 80°F Partly Sunny Best
Lab 80°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Thu 77°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Pigeon Falls

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 Pigeon Falls (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 Pigeon Falls (3 waterfalls)

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

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

All 5 Waterfalls Near Pigeon Falls

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

24.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

37.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Pigeon Falls

Are there free waterfalls near Pigeon Falls?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Pigeon Falls?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Pigeon Falls?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pigeon Falls?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Pigeon Falls?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Pigeon Falls?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Pigeon Falls?

The closest waterfall to Pigeon Falls is Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja, approximately 21.6 miles away.

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