Regardless of what you’ve heard, chasing waterfalls is a great way to spend a day – and the Wisconsin waterfall loop in the state's "Waterfall Capital," Marinette County, is the perfect place to satisfy your search for falls. The county’s waterfalls are in such close proximity, that you can easily visit several in just one day’s time. Even better, most require only a short trek to reach. So, gas up the car, grab your camera, and get ready to fall for America's Dairyland all over again on this Wisconsin waterfall tour.
At 102 miles, this waterfall loop in Wisconsin can be completed in about 2.5 hours. Of course, that doesn’t account for the time you’ll spend at each waterfall. And while there are seven main waterfalls on this route, you’ll actually get to see several more since many have smaller falls nearby. Remember, you can easily alter this route to suit your needs; simply click on the link below the Wisconsin waterfall tour map.
1. Veteran’s Falls (Crivitz)
Start your trip off with a visit to Veteran’s Memorial Park, where you’ll find not one, not two, but three waterfalls along what's one of the best waterfall hikes in Wisconsin. A bridge offers great views of Veteran’s Falls from above, and the other two smaller waterfalls can be reached via a well-marked path.
2. Strong Falls (Athelstane)
Located in Goodman Park, Strong Falls can be easily reached after just a short trek from the parking lot. And like Veteran’s Falls, there’s a bridge over the waterfall, offering the perfect vantage point to take in its beauty.
3. Twelve Foot Falls, Eight Foot Falls, and Eighteen Foot Falls (Dunbar)
The namesake waterfall of Twelve Foot Falls Park is situated along a 0.9-mile loop trail, so you can enjoy its benefits without much effort. What’s more, it’s easily accessible, making it a great summertime visit since you can cool off in its refreshing waters. Twelve Foot Falls isn’t the park’s only waterfall, though. There’s also Eight Foot Falls and Eighteen Foot Falls.
4. Long Slide Falls (Niagara)
Cascading 50’ through large rock formations, Long Slide Falls is commonly referred to as one of the most impressive waterfalls in the Lake Michigan Watershed. Climbing on the rocks will afford you varying views of the waterfall, each as stunning as the next. Long Slide Falls is located about four miles past Morgan Park – just keep your eyes peeled for the signs. After checking out Long Slide Falls, head about half-a-mile northwest to nearby Smalley Falls.
5. Dave’s Falls (Amberg)
The typical waterfall found in Marinette County, Dave’s Falls boasts lower falls that feature a narrow chute with a 10-foot drop and upper falls, which are wider and about six feet high. Though not as large as some of the other waterfalls on this list, Dave’s Falls is no less impressive. Another plus is that the surrounding rocks make it easy to get close to the falls and splash around in their refreshing waters.
Wisconsin has many beautiful places to explore. Here is a quick video showing even more of our favorite spots to enjoy nature in Wisconsin:
Once you've had a chance to explore this Wisconsin waterfall loop, you may be hankering for more. There is another Wisconsin waterfalls road trip across the northern part of the state that we enjoy.
If you're wondering "What are some waterfalls near me in Wisconsin?" - it's only natural! The falls mentioned in this article certainly aren’t the state’s only must-visit waterfalls. Some waterfalls in Wisconsin are off the beaten track, like Lost Creek Falls, near Bayfield. Grab a map from AllTrails+ so you can enjoy some of these out-of-the-way waterfall trails.
Have you visited any of the waterfalls mentioned above? Let us know if we've forgotten any of your favorite waterfalls in Wisconsin.
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