Red Granite Falls Hike
Waterfall | Wisconsin
2.5 mi round trip
Route line not shown. The 2.5 mi distance for this hike is verified (gowaterfalling.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Red Granite Falls
Red Granite Falls is a waterfall in Wisconsin, on land managed by Wisconsin DNR, Copper Falls State Park.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Red Granite Falls Trail: 2.5 miles round trip, from Loon Lake. Distance from gowaterfalling.com.
Before You Go
- A vehicle admission sticker is required. (dnr.wisconsin.gov)
- Pets are allowed on the Red Granite Falls Trail on a leash 8 feet or shorter and under control. (dnr.wisconsin.gov)
- The Red Granite Falls Trail is a wide, gravel trail. (dnr.wisconsin.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Wisconsin DNR, Copper Falls State Park for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Red Granite Falls?
The Red Granite Falls Trail to Red Granite Falls is 2.5 miles round trip.
Where does the Red Granite Falls hike start?
It starts from Loon Lake.
Is there a fee to hike to Red Granite Falls?
A vehicle admission sticker is required.
Are dogs allowed on the Red Granite Falls trail?
Pets are allowed on the Red Granite Falls Trail on a leash 8 feet or shorter and under control.
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 Red Granite Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- gowaterfalling.com
- Distance
- gowaterfalling.com
- 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.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Red Granite Falls.