Under the Magical Spell of Waterfalls Waterfall Check List
Whether they thunder, gurgle or whisper, Looking to visit all of Iron County’s natural waterfalls? WaterfallsOF IRON COUNTY each of the waterfalls in Iron Country is a Here is a checklist to keep track of all your waterfall visits. perfect choice for a visit no matter what the calendar says, as each season imparts its own Superior Falls (90 feet tall) 1 special brand of beauty on the tumbling waters. Potato River Falls (90 feet tall) 2
Peterson Falls (35 feet tall) 3 Iron County is blessed with more than an abundance of spectacular waterfalls formed Foster Falls (25 feet tall) 4 as the rushing waters of its pure streams and Upson Falls (20 feet tall) 5 rivers break over hard rock outcroppings. Spring Camp Falls (20 feet tall) 6 This guide is designed to give you specific directions to Iron County’s waterfalls from Rouse Falls (15 feet tall) 7 common starting points within the County Wren Falls (15 feet tall) 8 via paved and graveled roads. Most of Iron County’s waterfalls are located in more Kimball Falls (10 feet tall) 9 remote, wild areas unspoiled by the crowds. Lake of the Falls (10 feet tall) 10 Some can easily be driven to with your auto, Little Balsam Falls (8 feet tall) others require walking and maybe a bit of 11 orienteering to find. But all are worth the adventure of finding! Contact Us Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce 316 Silver Street Hurley, WI 54534 Phone: (715) 561-4334 Fax: (715) 561-3742 www.HurleyWI.com
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Spring Camp Falls 46.347726° 90.239342° 20 feet. West branch, Montreal River. Heading south from Hurley on Hwy. 51, travel 4 1/2 miles. 1 Map not to scale Name & Location Turn west (right) on County Hwy. C. About 1 1/2 miles west, the county road turns sharply north. 6 3 Superior Falls 46.561044° 90.415184° Continue straight on Island Lake Rd. In about a mile turn south, following East Branch Rd. about 9 # = waterfall 90 feet. The falls drop 90 feet into the 2 Montreal River near its mouth on Lake 1 another 3 miles. When East Branch forks, continue Superior. Take Hwy 122 north of Hwy 2 right about 1 mile. Follow rustic path signs. 4 approximately 4.2 miles. Continue another 1/2 mile, 46.370681° 90.479515° 8 then turn left on a gravel road. A parking area is Rouse Falls available. 15 feet. Travel west from Upson about 2 1/2 miles 5 on Hwy. 77. Take a right on Casey Sag Rd. Rustic 46.461142° 90.53032° 7 11 Potato River Falls trail is one mile north on the right side. It is 7 90 feet. Potato River (Gurney Area). Head south 6 from U.S. 2 on Hwy. 169, 2.8 miles (though 2 about 3/4 mile hike. Town of Gurney). Turn west on Potato River Falls Wren Falls 46.407357° 90.516937° Road, continue for 1.5 miles. Town Park with rustic 15 feet. Tyler Forks River. About 5 1/2 miles south campsites available. of U.S. 2 on Hwy. 169. Take a left (east) turn on Peterson Falls 46.473333° 90.195278° 3 Vogues Rd. Follow the gravel road for 3 1/2 miles 35 feet. East Branch Montreal River (Hurley until a hairpin turn. Take the center road for 8 Area). Take U.S. 2 west of Hurley for .6 miles to Center Dr. Continue for a mile and park at about 1 mile where the road forks. Hike up the small turnaround. Follow foot path located on hill to a primitive campsite above the north side of north side of parking area, 1/4 mile walk to falls. the falls. 10 Foster Falls 46.420819° 90.459129° Kimball Falls 46.486042° 90.26099° 4 25 feet. Potato River (north of Upson). North 10 feet. West Branch Montreal River (Hurley Area). from Upson on Hwy 122 for 5 miles. Turn west West out of Hurley on U.S. 2 for 3 miles, turn (left) on Sullivan Rd and proceed 2 miles to the south (left) on Park Road and continue .2 miles. 9 river and falls. Turn west (right) on Town Park Road. Upson Falls 46.371214° 90.412041° Lake of the Falls 46.150491°90.151973° 20 feet. Potato River (Upson Area) Take Hwy. 77 5 10 feet. Turtle River (Mercer Turtle Flambeau west from Hurley into Upson. Turn north at Flowage Area). North from Mercer on U.S. 51 Upson Town Park sign, then left at end of street. After for 1.4 miles. Turn west (left) on Hwy. FF and 10 crossing the river, turn left into Upson Town Park. proceed 5.2 miles. Turn left at Iron County Camping and picnic area Park/Lake of the Falls sign. Popkos Cir. Picnic and available. rustic camping facilities, boat landing with access to Turtle Flambeau Flowage via Turtle River. Little Balsam Falls 46.361397° 90.495962° 8 feet. Tyler Forks River. Located approximately 1 mile north of Hwy. 77 and less than 1/2 mile south of the confluence of Erickson Creek and 11 Tyler Forks River. There is then a foot path to the Peterson Falls and falls.
Foster Falls Lake of the Falls