Photo Blog with Waterfalls, Hiking, Outdoors, and other Adventures
Apparently I chose to punish myself today with difficult and uncertain hikes along the North Branch Pike River. At least for this trip I know a waterfall exists. From my last stop at Road 517 I went north to the next easternly road with no name and parked in the pullout area. Be aware this … Read more
Camped last night at Twelve Foot Falls park and the neighbor’s bonfire nearly smoked me out. Needless to say I was up early and ready to head out. First stop today is at the end of County Forest Road 517 to hopefully settle the score and finally locate the elusive (or completely non-existent) Three Foot … Read more
Continuing down the Pike River our next stop is at Four Foot Falls. The narrow entrance road is basically across the street from Carney Rapids and the parking area can be very soft & sandy. You can get here in a normal car but something with high clearance isn’t a bad idea. The hike isn’t … Read more
Very quick stop at Carney Rapids on the North Branch Pike River near Dunbar, Wisconsin. It’s called a rapids but actually drops a few feet enough to call it a waterfall. Here’s the view from the road/bridge above – no hiking required, just park on the shoulder and walk a few steps. Not much else … Read more
More falls in Marinette County but sadly this shortened due to rain. Quick stop at Eighteen Foot Falls in Dunbar, Wisconsin. Trail is only 300 yards but does include some short challenging rock sections. Second signpost at trail head warns of DANGEROUS OVERLOOK so naturally this one must be good. View at the top of … Read more