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Brownstone Falls

Ashland County, Wisconsin

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Ashland County, Wisconsin
Access status
State park loop trail with overlooks of the falls
The walk
1.7-mile loop (Wisconsin DNR)
Ground & access
Loop trail with rock stairs and fenced overlooks above the gorge.
Wisconsin DNR: Hiking at Copper Falls State Park

Brownstone Falls is where the Tyler Forks plunges about 30 feet into the Bad River gorge in Copper Falls State Park, near Mellen. The Doughboys Nature Trail starts near the concession building and loops along the Bad River and Tyler Forks, with views of Copper Falls, Brownstone Falls and the Tyler Forks cascades. Entering the gorge is prohibited, so the falls are seen from the trail overlooks. Pets are not allowed on this trail.

Plan your visit

Doughboys Nature Trail loop from near the concession building in Copper Falls State Park, along the Bad River and Tyler Forks to the overlooks of Brownstone Falls

The Wisconsin DNR gives 1.7 miles for the Doughboys Nature Trail loop, which passes Copper Falls, Brownstone Falls and the Tyler Forks cascades.

Loop trail with rock stairs and fenced overlooks above the gorge.

Where to start

The trail starts near the concession building in the park. The DNR page does not name a specific parking lot.

Timing & water

Part of the Doughboys Nature Trail is closed in winter because ice and snow make the rock stairs slippery.

Before you go

A Wisconsin state park vehicle admission sticker is required. The DNR sells daily and 12-month passes.

Visitor information
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Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Ashland County, Wisconsin.

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