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Waterfalls
Waterfalls Capital of Wisconsin
Put on some good walking shoes and use caution, as some of the trails are rough and the rushing waters can be dangerous.
See center of book for pullout location map.
PHOTO CREDIT: DAN SMEISKA
Our waterfalls are the best!
Marinette County’s waterfalls are considered the jewel of the North. Indeed, we are officially the “Waterfalls Capital of Wisconsin.” This tour has been modified and improved over the years for all to enjoy. The tour consists of accessible falls in Marinette County. Crivitz provides the gateway to these falls.
The waterfalls tour begins just west of Crivitz and continues north, east, and again to the south. You can plan half-day trips to visit some of the falls or easily spend a whole day with adventure and awe. The natural wonders of the rivers and the sheer power of falls are here for your enjoyment. Once you have made the tour, you can return to your favorites and explore the trails up and down each river or flowage.
PHOTO CREDIT: DAN SMEISKA
PHOTO CREDIT: DAN SMEISKA
VETERAN’S FALLS
Take Cty Hwy W west out of Crivitz to Parkway Rd. north. Veteran’s Park is 3 miles north of W on Parkway. It has a new and easier access and is plowed during the winter.
McCLINTOCK FALLS
15 miles from Twin Bridge Park is the entrance to McClintock Park Campground. Short walk to water. Falls are actually a series of rapids beneath many bridges. 10
STRONG FALLS
On the Peshtigo River in Goodman Park between Hwy 8 and Cty Hwy C on Parkway Road (Cty I).
CARNEY RAPIDS
Continue east on Hwy 8 to Old Cty. Rd A; turn south and go about 2 miles to the first bridge. Carney Rapids is an area of rushing water that can be viewed from the road just to the west of the bridge. 12
FOUR FOOT FALLS
Just north of the bridge at Carney Rapids is a dirt road to the east. Drive or walk the road about 1/2 mile. A short walk along a path to 13 the right takes you to the falls. EIGHTEEN FOOT FALLS Go north on Twelve Foot Falls 14 Road and take the second sand road on the right. 1/2 mile to the falls.
TWELVE FOOT FALLS
Located on the Pike River just west of Hwy 141 off of Hwy 8. Take Lilly Lake Rd south from Hwy. 8 and follow the signs.
EIGHT FOOT FALLS
Just downstream of Twelve Foot Falls. A short walk though the campground and down a path takes you right to the falls.
HORSESHOE FALLS
Take 12 Foot Falls Rd south past Trout Haven Road to FR510. Follow FR510 to the turn-off and parking area for the falls. The roads are sometimes in rough shape during frost out in spring and in muddy weather.
DAVE’S FALLS
Located at Dave's Falls County Park, on Hwy 141 just south of Amberg. Plowed for winter access.
BULL FALLS
Take Hwy K to the east just south of Amberg. 1/4 mile to the power lines. Short walk down the power lines to the river.
SMALLEY FALLS
Chute Falls peppered with boulders. Take 141 about 5 miles north of Pembine to Morgan Park Rd. Follow Morgan Park Rd.
LONG SLIDE FALLS
On Morgan Park Rd. continue until you see the sign. Falls drop about 50 feet through a chute filled with rocks and ledges.
PIER’S GORGE
Take Hwy 141 north to Hwy 8 east. Follow 8 east across the bridge and turn left at the sign. Follow the road to the end. There is a foot path that takes you back to the various vistas that the gorge offers.
