Twelvefoot Falls
About
Twelvefoot Falls is a waterfall in Marinette County, Wisconsin, set at about 1,000 feet within the Marinette County Forest. The nearest town is Dunbar, about 5 miles away. Summer brings the mildest weather. Typical July highs reach about 80°F with lows near 57°F, and September averages around 70°F by day, according to a nearby weather station. Winters are cold, with January highs typically in the mid-20s. Other spots within about 10 miles include the Northern Highlands climbing area at 6.5 miles and the Aberdeen Quarry climbing areas at 9 miles. Paddlers can head to the Pike River, and Dave's Falls County Park lies about 9 miles off.
Waterfall Facts
Elevation
1,000 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Twelvefoot Falls
Wisconsin
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 66–80°F and lows of 42–57°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Iron Mtn-Kingsford Wwtp, MI weather station, 14 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan24° high4° low
- Feb28° high6° low
- Mar39° high17° low
- Apr52° high29° low
- May66° high42° low
- Jun76° high52° low
- Jul80° high57° low
- Aug78° high55° low
- Sep70° high47° low
- Oct56° high35° low
- Nov41° high24° low
- Dec29° high13° low
Where it is
- Marinette County Forest · Public land
- Nearest town
- Dunbar, Wisconsin · 5 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Northern HighlandsRock climbing6.5 mi
- Aberdeen Quarry (North)Rock climbing9 mi
- Aberdeen Quarry (South)Rock climbing9 mi
- Pike RiverCanoeing9.2 mi
- Riverside Boulders (North)Rock climbing9.2 mi
- Dave's Falls County ParkRock climbing9.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
