Red Granite Falls

Red Granite Falls is located in Wisconsin’s Copper Falls State Park. This is better described as a set of rapids instead of a waterfall. Here the Bad River tumbles over and through a large number of rocks.

The area is a mile or so upstream of the much more scenic Copper Falls and Brownstone Falls. The one big advantage Red Granite Falls has over the others is that there are no fences here, and you can easily get out on the rocks amidst the rapids.

After you enter the park, take the first left on the road to Loon Lake. The trail to the fall is a 2.5 mile round trip through woods. There are a few ups and downs, but it is mostly level. The area is clearly marked on the park map.

It was a beautiful day in the Northland today, so naturally Noelle, Parker and I had to get outside to enjoy it.While we didn’t make it over to Wisconsin yesterday, we did today and enjoyed our visit to the wonderful Copper Falls State Park. When we got to the trail-head for the start of our hike we unfortunately noticed signs informing us that dogs are not allowed on the trails of our intended hike. As a result we headed to a different part of the park to hike to Red Granite Falls. The hike was pleasant and the falls, more like large rapids, were quite interesting. After relaxing at the falls for a few minutes we headed back to the car. It was a round trip hike of 2.5 miles. – written by Eric and Noelle Grunwalds

Directions

Copper Falls is about two miles northeast of Mellen in Ashland County, about 30 minutes from Ashland. Take State Highway 13 to the north side of Mellen and turn (northeast) on State Highway 169. Go about 1.8 miles. The park entrance will be on your left. Geographic coordinates are 46° 20′ 51.8″ N, 90° 38′ 34.0″ W.
 
Red Granite Falls Map

GoWaterfalling.com Waypoint: 46.347N 90.662W

Falls Photo Source
 

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