Copper Falls State Park
Managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
4,197 acres25.2 mi of trail
North Country TrailNorth Country National Scenic TrailTakesson TrailPipeline Trail+1
No dogs
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Copper Falls State Park · Photo: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Midwest Region · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Morse
Few parks or trails are on the map in Morse
The biggest trail networks: Copper Falls State Park (25.2 mi), Tyler Forks Community Forest (1 mi). 33% of Morse’s land is conserved, about 21,621 acres. 10,617 acres are parks and preserves, 17,463 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
33%
21,621 acres · of 102.8 sq mi of land
Trails
64 mi
0.6 per sq mi of land
Park land
10,617 ac
17,463 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
42%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
1,873 ft
Mount Whittlesey
Lakes & rivers
15
1 beach · 2 boat launches
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Copper Falls State Park, with 25.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Tyler Forks Community Forest
Nature preserve
592 acres1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Ashland County Forest
Nature preserve
5,263 acres0.4 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Caroline Lake Preserve
Nature preserve
988 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
All 5 parks & preserves
Copper Falls State Park4,197 acres · 25.2 mi of trail · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsTyler Forks Community Forest592 acres · 1 mi of trail
Ashland County Forest5,263 acres · 0.4 mi of trail
English Lake Hemlocks State Natural Area154 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
Caroline Lake Preserve988 acres
Who protects it
21,621 conserved acres
33% of Morse’s land. Who manages Morse’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Forest Service11,034 ac
County5,237 ac
State natural resources4,684 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits1,061 ac
Private owners17 ac
National Forest · 11,034 acLocal Conservation Area · 5,237 acState Park · 3,610 acPrivate Conservation · 1,061 acState Recreation Area · 734 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 22 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chequamegon National Forest National Forest | U.S. Forest Service | 11,034 | Open |
| Ashland County Forest Local Conservation Area | County | 5,237 | Open |
| Copper Falls State Park State Park | State natural resources | 3,486 | Open |
| Caroline Lake Private Conservation | Land trusts & nonprofits | 1,061 | Open |
| Town Of Morse State Habitat Area State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 719 | Open |
| Copper Falls State Park 3 State Park | State natural resources | 76 | Open |
| Copper Falls State North Country Trail Area State Park | State natural resources | 48 | Open |
| Devils Creek Fishery Area-Ashland State Recreation Area | Private owners | 13 | Open |
| Rem-Devils Creek State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 2 | Restricted |
Things to do
22 places to go in Morse
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Morse
1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Playgrounds in Morse
1 playground without a name on the map.
Boat launches in Morse
2 boat launches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Fishing spots in Morse
1 fishing spot without a name on the map.
Waterfalls in Morse
Brownstone FallsIn Copper Falls State Park
DirectionsCascadesIn Copper Falls State Park
DirectionsCopper FallsIn Copper Falls State Park
DirectionsRed Granite FallsIn Copper Falls State Park
DirectionsScenic views in Morse
Brownstone Falls ViewIn Copper Falls State Park
DirectionsCopper Falls viewIn Copper Falls State Park
DirectionsPlus 4 scenic views without a name on the map.
Peaks in Morse
Mount Whittlesey1,873 ft elevation
DirectionsMount Whittlesey1,873 ft elevation
DirectionsEagles Peak1,663 ft elevation
DirectionsCampgrounds in Morse
BP1 - Sandy Ledges CampsiteFee · In Copper Falls State Park · Copper Falls State Park
DirectionsGroup CampgroundFee · In Copper Falls State Park · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsNorth CampgroundFee · In Copper Falls State Park · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsSouth CampgroundFee · In Copper Falls State Park · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsTrails & water
20 named trails and 15 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 6.7 miUnpaved · 30.7 mi
North Country Trail15.3 mi
North Country National Scenic Trail4.1 mi
Takesson Trail2.3 mi
Pipeline Trail2.3 mi
Red Granite Falls Trail1.8 mi
Forest Road 3521.8 mi
Meadow Trail1.5 mi
Vahtera 1 Trail1.3 mi
CCC Trail0.9 mi
Vahtera Trail0.7 mi
10 more trails
Brownstone Loop Trail
0.7 miNordic Trail
0.7 miDoughboys Trail
0.6 miForest Road 1382
0.5 miPenokee Moutain Ski Trail
0.5 miSandy Ledges Trail
0.3 miTakesson/Vahtera Trails
0.3 miRed Granite Falls Loop Trail
0.2 miEasy Way Out Trail
0.2 miTown Road 37
0.2 miHistory along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Copper Falls State ParkSite · listed 2005
About itWhen to get out
September is the best month for walking in Morse
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.0 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 15.0 | 15.8 | 15.4 | 14.2 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| High (°F) | 20 | 25 | 37 | 50 | 65 | 74 | 78 | 76 | 67 | 53 | 37 | 25 |
| Rain (in) | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 2.9 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 1.7 |
February is the driest month (1.2 in) and July the warmest (highs of 78 °F). 4.5 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Morse →
Next door
Morse and its neighbors
Morse has the most mapped trails of the 7 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morse | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Ashland | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Anderson | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Mellen | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Gordon | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Marengo | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Sanborn | under 1% | 0.2 | 254 | 45% | B− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Morse
Where can I hike in Morse?
The longest trail networks: Copper Falls State Park, 25.2 miles; Tyler Forks Community Forest, 1 miles; Ashland County Forest, 0.4 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Morse’s trails?
Copper Falls State Park and Tyler Forks Community Forest don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Morse?
227,345 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Morse or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 21,664 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Morse neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →