Updated July 2026
Smalley Falls
Smalley Falls is a rugged cascade on the Pike River in Marinette County, near Niagara, Wisconsin. A short, steep out-and-back trail with rocky sections leads down to the falls.
Before you go
Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check Marinette County for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No measured height is on record for Smalley Falls in the land-manager and survey sources this inventory draws on. We list it without a height rather than estimating one.
The Smalley Falls Trail reaches it about 0.4 miles (out-and-back) with roughly 78 feet of elevation gain, rated moderate. The nearest town is Niagara. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Marinette County for closures and current conditions.
spring. Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.
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- Amnicon Falls (Upper Falls) · 20 ft
- Big Manitou Falls · 165 ft
- Brownstone Falls · 30 ft
- Cascade Falls (Osceola) · 25 ft
- Copper Falls · 29 ft
- Dave's Falls · 10 ft
- Little Manitou Falls · 30 ft
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