This Scenic Wisconsin Waterfall Loop Will Take You to 5 Different Waterfalls

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 waterfalls 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 prepare to fall for America's Dairyland again on this waterfall tour to some of the best waterfalls in Wisconsin.

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 five main waterfalls on this route, but you’ll actually get to see several more if you'd like since many have more minor falls nearby. Remember, you can easily alter this route to suit your needs—just click on the Google Maps link, reroute, subtract stops, and add your own stops—the choice is yours!

1. Veteran’s Falls (Crivitz)

Start your trip with a visit to Veteran’s Memorial Park in the village of Crivitz, 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 in the park.

2. Strong Falls (Athelstane)

Located in the lovely Goodman Park, Strong Falls can be easily reached after just a short trek from the parking lot. And like Veteran’s Falls, a bridge over the waterfall offers the perfect vantage point for its beauty. If you prefer to spend the night in Goodman Park, there is a campground that's open between May 1 and November 30.

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. Moreover, 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 are also Eight Foot Falls. For more of an adventure, visit Eighteen Foot Falls, just over one mile away. What a great stop on this road trip to Michigan waterfalls!

4. Long Slide Falls (Niagara)

Cascading 50 feet 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 the nearby Smalley Falls.

5. Dave’s Falls (Amberg)

A typical waterfall in Marinette County, Dave’s Falls in Dave's Falls County Park, boasts lower falls that feature a narrow chute with a 10-foot drop and upper falls, which are broader and about six feet high. Though not as large as some of the other impressive and beautiful 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 in their refreshing waters, a perfect summer day activity!

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, "Where are the best waterfalls 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 by sending us a note through our nomination page.