Park Falls: Trails, Water and Wisconsin History

Park Falls combines recreational trails and parks with unique insights into Wisconsin’s history. The Tuscobia Trailhead County Park is the gateway to the Tuscobia State Trail: the day-use park on the outskirts of town offers two parking areas. If you’d like to plan your trip around activities, Park Falls offers a range of options—from hiking and walking trails to seasonal ATV and snowmobile access.

Trails and Parks for Different Kinds of Days

The Tuscobia Trailhead County Park offers ATV access to the Tuscobia State Trail from May 15 through November 15. Snowmobiles can use the access from December 2 through March 31, weather permitting. These clearly defined seasons are helpful if you’d like to focus your trip on one of these activities.

Riverside Park also offers ATV and snowmobile riders direct access to the trails. A paved recreational trail along the Flambeau River connects the park to Hines Park. Alongside motorized activities, walking and biking are also options for spending time outdoors. Altogether, Park Falls has trail systems across thousands of acres of public land for ATV riding, snowmobiling, hiking, biking and walking.

The city has seven parks for recreational activities. Its parks also offer places to launch boats, canoes and kayaks. The Tuscobia Trailhead County Park includes a five-acre pond, which supports a waterfowl population. This gives the park a distinct connection to nature in addition to its trail access.

Water, Winter and Activities for Different Age Groups

The 9 Mile Tavern is a starting point for canoeing and kayaking on the river. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are also among Park Falls’ recreational offerings. Nearby, the Wintergreen Trail consists of loop trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, snowshoeing, fat biking, and classic and skate-style cross-country skiing. The cross-country ski trails are described as intermediate and difficult. This makes for a range of options, from hiking and horseback riding to mountain biking, fat biking and winter sports, with intermediate and difficult trails for cross-country skiing.

Ice sports are also part of the local recreational scene: Park Falls Blue Line offers hockey lessons and leagues for people from age three through adulthood. It also has U.S. Figure Skating programs for children ages three through high school. The Park Falls Junior Golf Program offers free golf lessons to young people ages 6 to 17 at the Park Falls Golf Club. Families can choose among these activities based on age and interest.

History and Nearby Excursions

Near Park Falls is the Round Lake Logging Dam, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the only surviving dam of its kind in Wisconsin. A half-mile interpretive trail with a compacted gravel surface runs along the dam. Another historic site to discover near Park Falls is the Smith Rapids Covered Bridge, one of two surviving covered bridges in Wisconsin.

For a scenic drive, the 13-mile Rustic Road 105 forms a loop off State Highway 70 through the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest near Park Falls. The route offers a different kind of experience from trails for walking or biking. You can decide whether you’d like your trip to focus more on outdoor activities, water access, ice sports or a drive through the forest. Looking for a vacation rental in Park Falls is one way to consider your accommodation in town alongside your plans for excursions.

For more community pages, you can also explore Phillips.

For the broader travel overview: Price County.