Wisconsin · Hiking

Copper Falls State Park

4.9 mi
round trip
1,137 ft
climb
1,263 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

Copper Falls State Park is a state park in northern Wisconsin, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The hike is an out-and-back route of about 10 miles, with a moderate climb of 328 feet one way. The trail starts at roughly 1,245 feet and reaches a high point of about 1,263 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 3.3 miles in, where the grade reaches about 13%. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 77°F and lows near 55°F, while winter brings highs in the 20s and regular snow days from December through February. Bikes are allowed on the trail. Several cross-country ski routes sit right next to the park, including the Meadow Trail and the North Country National Scenic Trail, both about 0.1 mile away. The North Country National Scenic Trail (Wi) and the Doughboys Trail are each about 1.3 miles off.

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Copper Falls State Park

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      21° / 2°

      13 wet · 13 snow

    2. Feb

      26° / 5°

      10 wet · 10 snow

    3. Mar

      37° / 15°

      10 wet · 8 snow

    4. Apr

      50° / 28°

      11 wet · 3 snow

    5. May

      64° / 40°

      12 wet · 1 snow

    6. Jun

      73° / 50°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      77° / 55°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      76° / 54°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 46°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      54° / 34°

      12 wet · 2 snow

    11. Nov

      38° / 22°

      11 wet · 6 snow

    12. Dec

      26° / 10°

      13 wet · 11 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mellen 4 Ne, WI, 1.1 mi away at 1,300 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.