Northwest Wisconsin Outdoor & Trail Guide

Waterfalls in Northwest Wisconsin Houghton Falls Bayfield County 1.5 mile (round trip) A seasonal waterfall, huge, old pines and hemlocks and views of Lake Superior are highlights. Note : this is a Nature Preserve with conservation easements on private land – please be respectful and stay on the trail. Follow posted hours and rules. Iron County Water Falls Iron County Height: Varies. Iron County has 18 waterfalls with an additional 15 in nearby Michigan. The waterfalls are spectacular in the spring but offer beauty any time of year. Fee/Pass Required: No. 7 8 Cascade Falls and Geiger Falls Polk County A spectacular site in the heart of Osceola. The water drops 25 feet off the rocky cliff, as you walk closer to the falls you can feel the mist spraying the area around the falls. A walkway over the river provides good views of the waterfall. Geiger Falls are smaller falls directly above the larger Cascade Falls. Copper Falls State Park Ashland County Height: 30 ft, 40 ft. Handicap Accessible – Paved trails; Brownstone falls on the Tyler Forks River (30 feet); Copper Falls on the Bad River (40 feet); Red Granite Falls on the Bad River. Fee/Pass Required: Yes. 5 6 Some of Wisconsin’s most spectacular waterfalls are in the Northwest. Scenic hiking trails lead to breathtaking views of graceful drops and roaring falls. Amnicon Falls State Park Douglas County The falls drop in a graceful series into the Amnicon River. Fee/Pass Required: Yes. Big Falls County Park & Campground Price County Flanked by tall white and red pine, the Jump River cascades past huge granite rocks providing a wild river environment. Hike the trail along the river. Enjoy the scenic river-edge park and campground. Camping fee. Big Manitou Falls-Pattison State Park Douglas County Height: 165 ft. Pattison Park features the highest waterfall in Wisconsin and 4th highest east of the Rocky Mountains. Fee/Pass Required: Yes. Buttermilk Falls Polk County This waterfall is hidden off the back roads in rural Osceola, WI. Buttermilk Creek gently flows through the rocky terrain toward the St. Croix River. At Buttermilk Falls, it slides down a textured rock face, 20 feet, before flowing to the St. Croix River. This is a steep, slippery, muddy slope, for a fantastic view, so use caution! 1 2 3 4 www.northwestwisconsin.com • 715-416-3256 24