Things to Do
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Things to Do at Amnicon Falls
Enjoy hiking, fishing, swimming, and bicycling at Amnicon Falls State Park. Learn about the geology, plants, and wildlife on your own or through an interpretive program.
Swim with care
Many people enjoy wading and swimming in the cooling waters below the waterfalls.
DNR Photo by Bonnie Gruber
While swimming and wading are permitted, caution is urged. Water levels and flows fluctuate and river conditions change from day to day. Rocks may be slippery. Never allow children to swim unsupervised. Amnicon Falls State Park has no designated beaches and no lifeguards. No diving or jumping. Jumping from rock walls into the river is dangerous. River levels vary, resulting in unknown water depths and current changes. In addition, rocks fall from the gorge walls and are hidden in the dark water.
Hiking
The park has 1.8 miles of trails. There are a number of short trails along both sides of the Amnicon River, offering varied views of the falls and surrounding scenery. One goes over the covered bridge.
The .8-mile Thimbleberry Nature Trail is the place to observe a variety of trees, flowers, non-flowering plants, birds, and animals. A side spur leads to a pond which once was a brownstone quarry. A booklet keyed to numbered signposts tells more about the things you'll see.
Bicycling
The campground and paved roads are narrow and heavily traveled, so be alert at all times. All hiking trails are closed to bikes, including the trails to the island and Thimbleberry Nature Trail. For information about area biking trails, please contact the park or area visitor centers.
For more information about Amnicon Falls, ask William Eldred, (715) 398-3000.
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