Copper Falls State Park Trails

Copper Falls State Park has 23.1 miles of trails, including:

• 8 miles of cross-country ski trails
• 8 miles of hiking trails
• 7.5 miles of off-road bike trails
• 1.7 miles of marked interpretive trail
• .5 mile of trail accessible to people with disabilities

(The numbers add up to more than 23.1 because some trails allow more than one use.)

Hiking and NatureTrails

Doughboys' Nature Trail

This 1.7-mile trail starts near the concession building and follows the Bad River and Tyler Forks around the scenic heart of the park, Copper and Brownstone Falls and the cascades. A half mile is accessible for people with disabilities.

Note: Because this trail is a designated nature trail, pets are not allowed on the trail.

Red Granite Falls Trail

This 2.5-mile trail is in the southern part of the park, beginning at the Loon Lake Beach parking lot. Two loops mean very little retracing of your steps as you hike or snowshoe to the Red Granite Falls area and back.

North Country National Scenic Trail

The North Country National Scenic Trail, part of a hiking trail that eventually will stretch from New York to North Dakota, extends nearly the entire length of Copper Falls State Park, a total of more than 4 miles. You can pick it up near the entrance station, the group camp, the North Camp area, or the picnic area near the concession building.

The North Country Trail coincides with the east part of the Doughboys' Trail and continues northward across Little Creek and past the backpack campsite.

Hiking Trail

The part of the Doughboys' Trail west of the Bad River also is part of a loop trail that takes you to an observation tower, where you can get a panoramic view of the area.

The bridge shown here takes you from the area near the parking lot, picnic area, and concession stand to the trail that goes to the tower.

Mountain Bike and Ski Trails

Copper Falls has networks of one-way mountain bike trails (used for skiing in winter) heading out east, northeast, and west from the North Camp area.

Off the Trails

If you hike, ski, or snowshoe off the trails, you are doing so at your own risk. Make sure you know where you're going and that you'll be able to get back. It's easy to get lost in a heavily wooded area. Use care and good judgment.

Bicycling is allowed only on the designated bike trails.

For more information, ask

Benjamin Bergey, manager,
Copper Falls State Park
36764 Copper Falls Road
Mellen, WI 54546.
(715) 274-5123