You’ll Fall In Love With The Tiny Waterfall Hiding Along This Breathtaking Wisconsin Trail

If you’re willing to take on a short hike, there are some beautiful things to discover in Wisconsin. In Monroe County, there’s a pretty little waterfall that you can discover, and it’s in a place you might not expect – a military base. The Fort McCoy Pine View Trails can be found next to a great little campground, and they will take you on a Wisconsin waterfall hike that’s worth seeking out. Here’s why.

Fort McCoy is a United States Army installation located in Monroe County, Wisconsin, between the cities of Sparta and Tomah. It serves as a training facility for both the Army Reserve and the National Guard, as well as other branches of the U.S. military.

Fort McCoy is surrounded by some beautiful wild areas and while the grounds are used for frequent training, there are also places that are open for public recreation.

A campground called Pine View Campground welcomes the public, as well as members of the military and their families. It’s a beautiful place to relax and enjoy an outdoors getaway.

The campground has plenty of amenities, including basketball and volleyball courts, WiFi, canoes and kayaks, a sporting range, a dog park, and miniature golf.

But one of the biggest attractions here can be explored on foot.

There are 1.6 miles of trails that have a lot of nice scenic river views.

The trails are a little rustic, though.

While there are some signs, you may want to pick up a map at the camp office or fire up AllTrails Plus on your smart phone to find your way through the woods. The trails will lead you to something very special – Trout Falls. It’s a beautiful little waterfall in any season.

I’ve spent a lot of time in this part of the state, and there’s always something new and special to discover, like this Wisconsin waterfall hike at Fort McCoy. I thinks it's one of the best hidden gem hikes in the state. If you'd like to camp, as well, you can learn more about Pine View Campground on the campground’s website.