Big Manitou Falls, Waterfall in Pattison State Park, Wisconsin, United States
The Black River plunges 165 feet at Big Manitou Falls, creating the highest waterfall in Wisconsin through layers of exposed sandstone bedrock.
The area surrounding Big Manitou Falls was designated as Pattison State Park in 1927 following the Paterson family's early settlement in the region.
Native American communities utilized the land around Big Manitou Falls for generations before European settlers arrived in the Wisconsin territory.
Multiple observation platforms connected by hiking trails provide different views of the falls, with the main viewpoint located near the visitor center parking area.
During winter months, the cascading water forms large ice structures around the falls while continuing to flow through narrow channels in the frozen formation.
Location: Pattison State Park
GPS coordinates: 46.53611,-92.12139
Latest update: March 15, 2025 04:42
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