Copper Falls waterfall art
Stylized illustration, not a photo — the real place looks different (and that’s half the fun).
Short walk

Copper Falls

Near Mellen, Wisconsin

Height29 ft
AccessShort walk
Trail1.7 mi round trip
Best seasonSpring & fall

Copper Falls is a 29-ft waterfall near Mellen, Wisconsin, with short walk access (1.7 mi round trip). tannin-stained falls and a log-railed gorge loop in the Northwoods. Best season: Spring & fall.

This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.

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