Northern Wisconsin is truly chock full of magical waterfalls that you and your family would just love exploring. Happily, many of these scenic trails are both accessible and family friendly. One of the very best hikes in all of the state is in Copper Falls State Park. Located in Mellen, just about 25 miles south of Ashland, this gorgeous 3,000-acre state park is home to the Bad River as well as Copper Falls, Brownstone Falls, and the Tyler Cascades. At this gorgeous park, you'll also find the the Doughboys Nature Trail -- an easy waterfall hike in Wisconsin. Lace up your hiking boots and let's explore!

Copper Falls State Park is home to a section of the Bad River and its tributary the Tylers Forks, which flow through a gorge and drop over several waterfalls.

Hiking here is amazing as it contains part of the North Country Trail.

There are footbridges that take you up and over some of the most spectacular and interesting rock formations. The base of the gorges here is actually basalt - ancient lava from volcanoes that once covered the area. Copper was once mined in the area.

Though there are several trails to explore at Copper Falls State Park, but the Doughboy Nature Trail is the most kid-friendly.

It's a 1.7-mile trail that starts near the concession building, and gives you a comprehensive look at the very best the park has to offer.

The trail follows the Bad River and Tyler Forks and takes you by Copper and Brownstone Falls and their cascades.

If your kids are up for it, there's also a mile-long trail spur off of the Doughboy trail called CCC 692. A remnant of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s, the trail will take you to a 65-foot observation tower. Views from atop the tower include Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands.

This state park gets its geographical uniqueness from ancient lava flows, deep gorges, and waterfalls.

Also at Copper Falls State Park, Brownstone Falls is where the Tyler's Fork of the Bad River plunges into the Bad River Gorge.

The waterfall is only 30 feet tall, but the deep gorge and the way the water has carved the rock here makes it seem bigger and even more impressive.

It can be more difficult to get a full view of Copper Falls, and the path the water takes on this one is fully dependent on the height of the water as well as rainfall, time of year and snow melt.

The rock here is craggy and worn, and it's not difficult to squint a bit and imagine yourself in some far away or fantastical place.

This short hike does have some climbing, but the path is well-maintained and there are tons of interesting bridges and foot paths to discover.

There's a magical feeling about this park, with its craggy falls and crashing water.

And of course: the waterfalls. You'll get to see two rushing falls on this easy waterfall hike in Wisconsin.

Address: 36683 Copper Falls Road, Mellen, WI, 54546. A one-day admission fee or state parks sticker is required for admission. For more information on this easy waterfall hike in Wisconsin, visit the Copper Falls website.

If you've got little ones not yet quite ready for major hiking, check out Cascade Falls, which is located right in the middle of Osceola, no hiking required! And if you're looking for more short-and-sweet hikes in Wisconsin, here are 11 incredible hikes under 5 miles.