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Hike to Saxon Falls
Saxon, Wisconsin
0.5 mi
An unusual hike to see the falls, Saxon Falls sits next to a flowage station. On foot, follow the short, wooded hiking trail to the east of the parking area, which leads to the overlook location. For better viewing, continue down the path. The falls sports one of the deepest gorges in the region. Saxon Falls is surrounded by many waterfalls in the region, so make sure to plan another stop while...
Lower Potato Falls
Saxon, Wisconsin
3.6
0.48 mi
/ 207 ft gain
Coming into the park off Hwy 169 in Gurney, WI, you will turn West onto Falls Rd. It is a gravel road that ends at a circular parking lot, complete with a pit toilet, picnic area, viewing areas, and trailheads.
Starting at the trailhead labeled "Lower Potato Falls", you will descend a couple hundred stairs. Once at the bottom, you will still be above the river and there will be several small p...
Upper Potato Falls
Saxon, Wisconsin
0.28 mi
/ 85 ft gain
You will turn off of Hwy 169 onto a gravel road, follow the road all the way to the end for the trail head. Please drive respectfully as people live on this road. Once you park, you will see multiple trails down to the river. Find the sign for Upper Falls and head that way. After .3 miles you will reach a stair case. Climb down the stairs (about 130) to the river and observation deck. You can v...
Potato River Falls
Saxon, Wisconsin
0.87 mi
/ 279 ft gain
Potato River Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Saxon, Wisconsin.
Hike to Superior Falls
Ironwood, Michigan
0.5 mi
/ -100 ft gain
Superior Falls sits right next to the Superior River, near the northern terminus of the Montreal River. The parking area for the falls is rather large, and there are porta-potties directly next to the parking area.
To see the lower region of the falls, you can hike down to the base of the river, towards the lake. Once down, you'll hike towards a rocky wall near the base of the falls. For the b...
North Country Scenic and Doughboy's Loop
Mellen, Wisconsin
1.68 mi
/ 151 ft gain
North Country Scenic and Doughboy's Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Mellen, Wisconsin.
Hike to Copper Falls
Mellen, Wisconsin
4.6
2 mi
/ 85 ft gain
Coming into the park on Hwy 169, you will turn west/northwest into the park entrance. After passing the Ranger's Station you will follow the road (passing camp areas and showers along the way) all the way to the main parking lot near a concessions building. *The handicap parking lot is a little further past the main parking lot.
The trailhead starts at a bridge just past the concessions buildin...
Red Granite Falls Trail
Mellen, Wisconsin
2.46 mi
/ 246 ft gain
Red Granite Falls Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Mellen, Wisconsin.
Hike to Red Granite Falls
Mellen, Wisconsin
2.5 mi
/ 100 ft gain
Starting at the parking lot for Loon Lake, follow the signs for Red Granite Falls across a grassed yard and into the woods. The trail is a wide, well-maintained gravel trail that creates a figure-eight loop as it crosses itself twice.
Halfway along the trail (regardless of which loop direction you take) you end up along the Bad River, and can hear the roar of Red Granite Falls. Several small tr...
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