
Gabbro Falls
Located Near
BessemerBest Enjoyed In
SummerATV/UTV Accessible via Road Routes
• Trail difficulty: Easy-Moderate
• Travel difficulty: Easy
• Height: 40 feet
Gabbro Falls (Bakers Falls)
Location
– On the Black River near Bessemer, close to Black River Basin
Features
– Multi-tiered waterfall plunging 40 feet
– Unique basalt ledges give the falls its name
– Cascades through jagged cracks and lower tiers for a wild, untamed experience
Accessibility
– Lesser-known but easily accessible for visitors
– Just as captivating as the other Black River Scenic waterfalls
DIRECTIONS
To reach Gabbro Falls, take Blackjack Rd north from US Hwy 2 between Bessemer and Wakefield. Follow Blackjack Rd until you reach the ski hill, Black River Basin. The road will turn 180 degrees and start up a steep hill. Once you reach the top of the hill, you will find parking across from some old run-down buildings. You can hike to either the top of the falls or the base of the falls from this point.
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