Waterfall Hikes Near Sheldon, WI

249 residents
Chicago Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Sheldon? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Sheldon. 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 45.3119°N, -90.9567°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Sheldon

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 6 gauged

2 of 5 waterfalls near Sheldon are flowing strongly today

Bellile Falls Barely Flowing Pipestone Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Moderate Grandfather Falls Roaring Little Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Partly Sunny · 85°F

Aft 85°F Partly Sunny Best
Sat 81°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 80°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Lab 78°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 78°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 81°F Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Thu 74°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Sheldon

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Grandfather Falls Roaring · 82 cfs 92nd percentile
  2. 2 Little Falls Strong · 87 cfs 88th percentile
  3. 3 Big Falls Moderate · 1150 cfs 53rd percentile
  4. 4 Bellile Falls Barely Flowing · 198 cfs 4th percentile
  5. 5 Pipestone Falls Barely Flowing · 198 cfs 4th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Sheldon (3 waterfalls)

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

Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

43.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

37.7 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

All 6 Waterfalls Near Sheldon

Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

42.5 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

Bellile Falls

49.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

37.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pipestone Falls

11.1 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 Sheldon

Are there free waterfalls near Sheldon?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Sheldon, including Big Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Sheldon?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Sheldon?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Sheldon, including Big Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Sheldon?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Sheldon?

The shortest waterfall hike near Sheldon is Bellile Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Sheldon?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Sheldon have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Sheldon?

The closest waterfall to Sheldon is Little Falls, approximately 25.4 miles away.

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