LaSalle Falls LbNA #30566
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Add Location| Owner: | Turtle's Mom  |
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| Plant date: | Apr 25, 2007 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Florence |
| County: | Florence |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Found by: | 4eyesmcgee |
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| Last found: | Aug 9, 2017 |
| Status: | FFFFFFFOFFFFFF |
| Last edited: | Aug 12, 2016 |
The Pine River in Florence County is a state-designated wild river. Because of this designation, all timber harvesting is prohibited within 150 feet of the river. The Pine flows through very rural territory and most of the land nearby is owned by national, state or county agencies. The National Forest restricts management activities within 1/4 mile along either side of the water. These restrictions make the Pine a beautiful area to explore on foot or by water. It flows quietly in one area for several miles, then changes to rapids and falls in others. Near LaSalle Falls, the river flows through pines and hardwoods. The thunder of the 22 foot drop can be heard as one approaches on foot. The LaSalle Falls is named for the explorer, Robert Rene Cavelier, Sieur De La Salle, an early visitor to the area in 1669.
To find the falls from Florence, Wisconsin, take County N south nearly 8 miles to the 4 way stop at County U and C. Turn west on County C and travel 2.3 miles to the small brown sign, "LaSalle Falls". Turn right onto the sandy logging road. As there is logging going on in this area from time to time, be watchful for trucks and ruts. Most of the time the road is just fine. It is about 2 miles to the trailhead. A split in the road is signed, otherwise, just follow the main road.
The trail is about a mile long and is a delightful, easy walk. When you hear the falls, you will soon come down a hill to some rocky outcroppings on your right, a path straight ahead, and a portage path on the left. It is the portage path on the left that will take you to the upper, quiet stretch of the river and the letterbox. The outcropping area near the falls is beautiful and exciting to explore. Make sure you take the hands of any small children.
When you are ready to find the letterbox, go back to the outcropping area on the trail and take the upper path to the river's edge where it is smooth and unaware, yet, of the rough and tumble to come. You will see the sign of crossed paddles indicating the portage. From the river edge, go back up (the way you came) the path 17 paces (34 steps). On the right (west) side, partway up a hill you will see a large rock with an old, low stump in front of it. Look near the base of the stump for the box.
Hike length: 2-3 miles
To find the falls from Florence, Wisconsin, take County N south nearly 8 miles to the 4 way stop at County U and C. Turn west on County C and travel 2.3 miles to the small brown sign, "LaSalle Falls". Turn right onto the sandy logging road. As there is logging going on in this area from time to time, be watchful for trucks and ruts. Most of the time the road is just fine. It is about 2 miles to the trailhead. A split in the road is signed, otherwise, just follow the main road.
The trail is about a mile long and is a delightful, easy walk. When you hear the falls, you will soon come down a hill to some rocky outcroppings on your right, a path straight ahead, and a portage path on the left. It is the portage path on the left that will take you to the upper, quiet stretch of the river and the letterbox. The outcropping area near the falls is beautiful and exciting to explore. Make sure you take the hands of any small children.
When you are ready to find the letterbox, go back to the outcropping area on the trail and take the upper path to the river's edge where it is smooth and unaware, yet, of the rough and tumble to come. You will see the sign of crossed paddles indicating the portage. From the river edge, go back up (the way you came) the path 17 paces (34 steps). On the right (west) side, partway up a hill you will see a large rock with an old, low stump in front of it. Look near the base of the stump for the box.
Hike length: 2-3 miles