Interstate Falls
This iconic waterfall flows to Lake Superior, and the land around it is now in public ownership thanks to local residents that inspired NWLT to lead the campaign to protect it.
TRAILS
A short 0.7 mile out-and-back trail leads to the Montreal River and offers beautiful views of Interstate Falls.
NATURAL FEATURES
Interstate Falls is a popular 18-foot waterfall on the Montreal River which forms the border between Wisconsin and Michigan. The parcel NWLT purchased, and then transferred to the town, includes about 38 acres of scenic mixed forest and about 2,500 feet of natural shoreline frontage on the Montreal River, a Class II trout stream.
HISTORY
In December of 2015, NWLT purchased the land and gifted it to the Town of Kimball in June of 2016.
Town of Kimball, Iron County
36 Acres
Ownership: Town of Kimball
Getting There
Head north of Hurly on Hwy 51. At the intersection of Hwy 51 and Hwy 2, go left (west) on Hwy 2. Continue for 0.6 miles to Center Dr. Turn right onto Center Dr. and continue for 0.2 miles to the trailhead.
Coordinates
46.472444, -90.199927.
Dogs are allowed on leash in accordance with Town of Kimball regulations.
Hunting and Trapping are allowed in accordance with State regulations.
MANAGEMENT
The property is managed as a scenic conservation area to allow for viewing of Interstate Falls. Contact the Town of Kimball with any questions.
Benefits
Natural plant and animal habitat; water quality; public access; carbon storage and other nature-based services that lessen the impacts of climate change
Funding Support
This project was supported by grants from the Caerus Foundation, James E. Dutton Foundation, John C. Bock Foundation, James D. & Jane P. Watermolen Foundation, Modestus Bauer Foundation, and the Wisconsin Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund as well as many private individuals and families.
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More to Explore
Beaver Creek Hemlocks Conservation Area,
Holmboe Conifer Forest State Natural Area
Marshall Wildlife Conservation Area
Tower Nibiiwan Conservation Area
Projects
Major Initiatives
Explore the three initiatives that NWLT is advancing to benefit current and future generations.
Old Growth Forest Initiative
Less than 1% of old-growth forest remains in northern Wisconsin todayand they deserve protection.
Shoreline Protection Initiative
Our region includes one of the highest densities of inland freshwater lakes in the world and headwaters to major river systems.
Conservation Priority & Climate Resilient Areas
Nature-based solutions offer real hope for lessening climate impacts at home and capturing and storing carbon.
