There are a few waterfalls very close to Green Bay. One is Wequiock Falls, which is northeast of Green Bay. A bit southeast of the city is Fonferek Falls. Wequiock Falls is closer to the lake, so to me it had more of that type of vibe, playful with swings above the falls. Fonferek Falls has a more country feel.

The trail to Fonferek Falls starts at a house with a barn, though don’t trespass! As you walk along, the country feel builds. Even though there wasn’t much water flowing at the falls, there’s definitely some farm runoff that flows into the creek because there’s a farm smell. Not bad, just adds to the vibe!

There are multiple views of the falls. When you first get to the falls, it’s a good view, but it’s fun to explore more. I would guess that at times where there’s a lot of water flowing, the options may be more limited. When we visited, we were able to cross the creek without much difficulty and check out the left side of the falls. And even there, there are more options to explore. We found some walking paths that headed downhill to the base of the falls and were able to get that view also. The picture here is from the base of the falls. The whole top of the falls is very beautiful, but in those pictures, it’s hard to tell where the waterfall is. Fonferek Falls might be best to visit after a good rainfall or after the snow starts melting.

Directions:

1. Fonferek Falls is not far from I-43. Whether heading north or south on I-43, you can take exit 178.
2. From exit 178, turn south on Elm View Road. Drive along Elm View Road, which then veers to the right and turns into Dutchman Road.
3. Continue along Dutchman Road (County Road MM) until you reach the sign for Fonferek’s Glen Brown County Park. If you’re headed west, the road will be on your right.
4. The turn is for Memory Lane, which quickly dead ends at the house/barn and trailhead. Respect the private property here. Follow only the trails that lead to the falls.

Accessibility: 8/10 (easy/moderate)
Height: 30′
Distance of Hike: 0.2 miles round trip

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