A small waterfall cascades over dark, rugged rocks into a swirling pool below, surrounded by a dense forest of tall trees with hints of early autumn foliage. The water appears smooth and misty from a long-exposure effect, and the scene has a calm, natural atmosphere.

Silky autumn waters spill over rugged stone, carving a quiet moment deep within the forest.


One of my favorite places to see waterfalls in northwest Wisconsin is Amnicon Falls State Park. Located 15 miles east of Superior, Wisconsin, near Lake Superior, it is one of the easiest places to visit waterfalls on the Lake Superior Waterfall Tour.


This is a small park with only 2.4 miles of hiking trails. The best part of the trail, a 1/4 mile easy loop, is right off the parking lot. This is where you will find four named waterfalls, three smaller unnamed falls, and a historic bridge. None of these waterfalls are very large, but they are all very picturesque. The park is small enough to see the highlights in under an hour, but if you are a true waterfall lover, bring your lunch; you could easily spend most of the day.


A small waterfall flows over rocky ledges into a brown, swirling pool, surrounded by a dense forest of tall trees with green and golden autumn foliage. The long-exposure effect softens the moving water, creating a smooth, misty appearance against the rugged rocks and earthy shoreline.

Upper Amnicon Falls cascades through autumn’s vibrant forest, its golden waters carving a timeless path over ancient rock.


The road into the park follows the side of the Amnicon River. The Upper Falls can be seen​ right from the parking lot.


The main drop of the Upper Falls is only about 15 feet. I have never been here in the heat of summer, but I've been told that you can swim in the plunge pool if the water is calm and that it's possible to swim behind this waterfall. 


A long‑exposure view of Upper Amnicon Falls in late summer, where the Amnicon River drops over a broad rock ledge into a shallow pool. The timed exposure creates silky, blurred water surrounded by lush green forest.

A silky long‑exposure view of Upper Amnicon Falls in late summer, where the Amnicon River spills over a wide rock ledge into a lively, fast‑moving pool at Amnicon Falls State Park.


Horton Covered Bridge is how you cross the Amnicon River to the island. This bridge provides spectacular views of the Upper Falls from below and the Lower Falls from above.


The Horton Bridge is a historically significant bridge in the state of Wisconsin. Charles Horton, from La Crosse, Wisconsin, is the original patent holder for the bowstring bridge design. There are only five other surviving Horton bridges in the area.


Built around 1899, this bridge is 55 feet long. It was initially a highway bridge crossing the Amnicon River near the park. The bridge was moved to the park in 1930 to preserve it and placed over the Lower Amnicon Falls. It is now only used for foot traffic. The cover was added in 1939.


A waterfall flows over layered red rock into a swirling pool below, with a rustic covered wooden bridge spanning the stream above. Surrounded by tall green trees and forested banks, the scene captures the motion of the water with a soft, long-exposure effect under bright daylight.

Horton Covered Bridge overlooks a cascading fall, where rushing water and timeless woodland charm meet in perfect harmony.


Lower Falls is one of the more impressive falls in the park. It is more of a slide than a fall; it only drops about 15 feet and is around 30 feet long​. It's not the height that is important here, but the fantastic circular shape and details of the rock walls on either side of the falls. I also love how the water swirls, following the wall before it follows the river off to the right.







Snake Pit Falls is about a 25-foot drop. It is located on the backside of the island. There is a sign,​ but you will have to explore a bit more to find it. 
A long‑exposure view of Snake Pit Falls in Amnicon Falls State Park, where the Amnicon River drops about 25 feet straight into a narrow, rocky gorge surrounded by dense forest. The timed exposure creates silky, blurred water.

A silky long‑exposure view of Snake Pit Falls, where the Amnicon River makes a dramatic 25‑foot plunge into a tight, twisting gorge at Amnicon Falls State Park.

A late‑summer view of the Amnicon River flowing over an unnamed waterfall in Amnicon Falls State Park, surrounded by lush green forest.

Late summer along the Amnicon River, where one of the park’s unnamed falls slips through the forest in Amnicon Falls State Park.





​At this unnamed drop, the Amnicon River splits into two flows. The river forks to the right, creating the small island in the center.   
A small waterfall at Now and Then Falls in Amnicon Falls State Park, surrounded by evergreen trees with a light dusting of autumn color.

A gentle hint of fall brightens the evergreens surrounding Now and Then Falls.

Now and Then Falls, a more seasonal waterfall dries up occasionally.  Start walking toward the bathrooms in the parking lot and turn right, you'll walk straight to this falls. 
Amnicon Falls State Park - 4279 S County Road U, South Range, WI.

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