There are miles and miles worth of gorgeous hiking trails Lake Superior has to offer, and one of those natural beauties is Siskiwit Falls.
I had heard of people being so moved by nature that they were brought to tears or had seen it through the lens of a coming-of-age movie, but I had never experienced it for myself until Siskiwit Falls. Standing in my hiking boots, holding my hiking poles in one hand while my other one was enveloped in my Husband’s, the trickling water in all of its peace and beauty moved me to overwhelmingly happy tears.
That’s not to say that I’d compare Siskiwit Falls to The Starry Night or Niagara Falls, but there’s a simplistic and intimate beauty that radiates off of Siskiwit Falls as you’re standing there in front of it, or you’re hiking along, and you can hear it splashing away. Whether you’re looking for fun hiking trails in Wisconsin, or you find yourself near Cornucopia, Wisconsin, and you’re looking for a little jaunt in nature, Siskiwit Falls is there.
If you’re searching for beginner-friendly Wisconsin hiking trails with waterfalls, this trail is a good one to tack onto that hiking bucket list!
Where is Siskiwit Falls?
Siskiwit Falls is just a few minute’s drive outside Cornucopia, home of the excellent Cornucopia Coffee and Sweet Shoppe, and a scenic 25-minute drive from Bayfield. Right off of the conveniently named Siskiwit Falls Road, you’ll be welcomed by a modest parking lot surrounded by lovely trees and the trailhead nearby. Take a look at the parking lot for yourself below the Google Map!
Siskiwit Falls Parking Lot Address
88555 Siskiwit Falls Rd
Cornucopia, Wisconsin
54827
Siskiwit Falls Hiking Difficulty Level
In my opinion, this trail should be on the list for fun hiking trails in Wisconsin because it’s a low difficulty level, interactive, gorgeous, and picturesque.
Trail Length: Approximentally 0.3/0.8 miles (Depending on how much exploring you get up to)
With the trek being less than a mile, you can effortlessly be in the moment and use your mental energy to take in all of the natural beauty and spend less time in your head wondering if you brought enough water for the remainder of the trip or worrying about having to hike all the way back once you reach the turnaround point.
For this hike, we did use our hiking poles, but they weren’t necessary to use. I enjoy hiking with the hiking poles because it allows me to have some more balance and confidence on the trail. You also feel like quite the hiker when you’re trekking down the trail with hiking poles; give it a whirl!
There are points where you’re coming down/up a modest hill; there are also stairs and other chances to get closer to the water that requires some climbing. With all of that said, the Siskiwit Falls trail is very beginner-friendly, and I would say even kid-friendly, too, when accompanied by an adult.
So, is Siskiwit Falls a beginner-friendly and easy trail to embark on? You betcha! Take a casual hike through this trail after you swing by Cornucopia Coffee and Sweet Shoppe; that’s what we did!
“There is always an adventure waiting in the woods.”
– Katelyn S. Bolds
What to Expect for Siskiwit Falls
It’s always nice to know what to expect before you hit up a new trail. There are still natural beauty surprises you can come across, and everyone preserves the nature around them differently, but it is ideal to know what you’re getting into with a new trail.
No major plot spoilers here; let’s get into what you can expect from the Siskiwit Falls trail in Cornucopia, Wisconsin!
Upon embarking on this trail, you can expect to have an easy-going jaunt and a lovely intake of the trees, birds, fish, the Siskiwit River, and the dips and slides that the river has along the trail.
When the weather permits, a little trail birdy told me that people have brought tubes to go down the Siskiwit River’s natural drops and slides. When you can’t make the drive for the Wisconsin Dells, here’s your next best thing!
It is worth saying to be responsible and careful when doing anything out in nature, and of course, respectful of the natural life around you. And, of course, have fun and embrace it!
What I love about the Siskiwit Falls trail is how inviting and interactive it is with being able to get so close to the water. It’s almost playful, in a way, because when you’re able to be that up close to the river, you can’t help but want to feel how cold the water is or splash some water on the back of your neck and arms if it’s a scorcher.
When you want to go off trail a tad and get closer to the water, like in the photo below, it’s handy to have those dandy hiking poles to give you some extra balance and confidence as you’re side-stepping down. After the first few times hiking with hiking poles, you get pretty used to it, and it feels pretty weird hiking without them from that point on.
Like when you accidentally leave the house with your slippers on instead of your shoes! No?… Just me?… Well, let’s carry on.
Other Things Hiking Trails Near Siskiwit Falls
Are you still looking to get your trek on with some more of the best hiking trails in Northern Wisconsin? Check out these two hiking trails in Wisconsin that aren’t far from the Siskiwit Falls trail! You could easily spend a weekend hanging around the Cornucopia or Bayfield area and embracing all of the beautiful hiking trails near Lake Superior.
You can start with the Siskiwit Falls trail as a warm-up and gradually work your way up from Lost Creek Falls all the way to the mighty Lakeshore Trail. Below, you’ll find some brief information about both of these remarkable trails!
But no matter which trails you find yourself down, at least you’re getting out in Wisconsin’s beautiful nature and experiencing some of the best hiking trails in Northern Wisconsin.
Trail Length: 2.2 Miles
Average Completion Time: 51 Minutes
Difficulty Level: Moderately Challenging
Lakeshore Trail Campsite (Meyers Beach)
Trail Length: 10.9 Miles
Average Completion Time: 3 Hours and 51 Minutes
Difficulty Level: Moderately Challenging
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There are many hiking trails Lake Superior has to offer, and even more hiking trails in Wisconsin that are scattered about the state. I hope that you’ve put Siskiwit Falls on your hiking bucket list and that you’ve enjoyed discovering more about this humble trail, and got the wheels turning for your next On Lake Superior Adventure. Thank you for stopping on by, and I hope you come back soon!
