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Updated July 2026

Morgan Falls

Ashland County, Wisconsin — about 70 ft, mid-height.

Morgan Falls is a narrow stream of water that drops about 70 feet over a granite face in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest near Mellen. The trail can be combined with a climb to St. Peter's Dome, the highest point in the Chequamegon area.

Height
70 ft
Type
Horsetail
Access
Moderate Hike
Trail
1.2 mi out-and-back
Elevation gain
Not documented
Best season
spring
Land manager
USFS (Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest)
Watercourse
Morgan Creek

Before you go

Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check USFS (Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest) for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Morgan Falls drops about 70 feet. That makes it the 327th-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 53% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.

The Morgan Falls / St. Peter's Dome Trail reaches it about 1.2 miles (out-and-back), rated moderate. The nearest town is Mellen. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with USFS (Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest) for closures and current conditions.

spring. Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.

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