Waterfall Hikes Near Rock Falls, WI

189 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Rock Falls? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Rock Falls. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 44.7209°N, -91.6917°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Rock Falls

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 2 gauged

1 waterfall near Rock Falls has live flow data today

Big Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 77°F

Aft 91°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 84°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 83°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Mostly Sunny
Thu 77°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Rock Falls

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Big Falls Moderate · 1160 cfs 56th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Rock Falls (2 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
Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

43.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 2 Waterfalls Near Rock Falls

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

37.7 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Rock Falls

Are there free waterfalls near Rock Falls?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Rock Falls?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Rock Falls, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Rock Falls?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Rock Falls, including Big Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Rock Falls?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Rock Falls?

The shortest waterfall hike near Rock Falls is Big Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Rock Falls?

The closest waterfall to Rock Falls is Big Falls, approximately 21.7 miles away.

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