Lost Creek Falls Hike
Waterfall | Wisconsin
3 mi round trip
Route line not shown. The 3 mi distance for this hike is verified (bayfield.extension.wisc.edu), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Lost Creek Falls
Lost Creek Falls is a waterfall in Wisconsin, on land managed by Bayfield County Forest.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Lost Creek Falls Trail: 3 miles round trip, from Trail Drive parking area/trailhead. Distance from bayfield.extension.wisc.edu.
Before You Go
- The trail is well-marked and improved with boardwalks and gravel. (visitashland.com)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Bayfield County Forest for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Lost Creek Falls?
The Lost Creek Falls Trail to Lost Creek Falls is 3 miles round trip.
Where does the Lost Creek Falls hike start?
It starts from Trail Drive parking area/trailhead.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Lost Creek Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- bayfield.extension.wisc.edu
- Distance
- bayfield.extension.wisc.edu
- Falls location
- gowaterfalling.com
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.