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Amnicon Falls State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,158 Google reviews · Running trail in South Range, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 2 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Amnicon Falls State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Nature park featuring waterfalls & rapids on the Amnicon River, trails & camping.
What runners say about Amnicon Falls State Park
“We parked in the first available parking lot off of County Road U and then hiked along the edge of the river on the nicely maintained path.”
“Amnicon Falls State Park has such a beautiful set of waterfalls that are a must see for any nature lover.”
“Easy walking with plenty of place to get up close and personal with the water, without the danger inherent to these types of places.”
Amnicon Falls State Park has such a beautiful set of waterfalls that are a must see for any nature lover. This is definitely one of the best state parks in Wisconsin, and one of the most scenic and wonderful places around to make a visit to. The river running through the park makes for an awesome and unique hike.
Beautiful, rustic campground. I live finding little gems like this. Not a crazy busy, big park. Great place to relax. Nice, easy-to-use and beautiful hiking trails. So many pictures taken, and they definitely don't do it justice.
This is one of my favorite spots thus far. So much to see here. We hiked for 3.5 hours and could have truly stayed all day. There are so many waterfalls and picturesque stops. The trails have ones less traveled and still get you back to the trails easy enough to explore and not stress about being lost.
So many waterfalls to see during an interesting and varied hike. We parked in the first available parking lot off of County Road U and then hiked along the edge of the river on the nicely maintained path.
Trail conditions & character
“There are many waterfalls in a fairly short span near a parking area, so it's easy to experience without a lot of walking.”
“We parked in the first available parking lot off of County Road U and then hiked along the edge of the river on the nicely maintained path.”
“Watch your footing throughout the park as it is easy to trip over the rocks and roots on the paths.”
“The falls are really lovely, and the hiking is accessible for little ones, too.”
Plan your run at Amnicon Falls State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitednr.wisconsin.gov
- Phone(715) 398-3000
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
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