ATV/UTV Accessible via Road Routes

• Trail difficulty: Moderate – Strenuous
• Travel difficulty: Easy
• Height: 40 feet

Rainbow Falls
– The lowermost waterfall of the Black River Falls, located before the river enters Lake Superior
– A tall waterfall dropping over a conglomerate slide, ending in a sudden plunge into a deep pit, creating a powerful roar of foamy water
Wildlife Viewing
– In September, visitors can witness chinook and coho salmon making their upstream runs to the falls
Experience
– Known for its dramatic drop and the deep, foamy roar of the water
– A captivating spot for nature lovers, especially during the salmon run

Trail Options
#1. A 1/2 mile hiking trail will take you from a paved parking lot to a stairway dropping down to an observation platform overlooking the scenic Black River and Rainbow Falls. The falling water creates a mist, and sometimes with the right angle of sunlight, produces a rainbow effect, which gives the falls its name.
#2. Rainbow Falls can also be viewed from the east side of the river. This side will provide the photographer with a better angle of the falls. Trail access to the east side begins after crossing the suspended foot bridge at Black River Harbor Picnic Area. This trail is 3/4 mile long via the North Country Trail.

DIRECTIONS
Head north from US-2 out of Bessemer onto Black River Road via N Moore Road. This route is also known as County Road 513 and should be well marked. Continue on Black River Road for 15 miles and park at the parking area.
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