![]() The panoramic view of the Chequamegon Bay of Lake Superior, and the Apostle Islands, is an unforgettable experience. ![]() The trek to the dome's crest is well worth the effort. Signs of past human enterprises can be seen along the way: the old CCC Camp at the trail's onset and remnants of an old stone quarry further up the trail. ![]() Peter's Dome (3.6 miles round trip) is fairly rugged with quite a bit of exposed rocks in the trail and steep climb. Care should be taken to stay on the trail and off the cliffs, rocks, and vegetation in and on the way to the falls. The vegetation is very fragile, some plants rare. Morgan Falls is a serene oasis, an almost mystical place. The trail is graveled and the slopes are fairly flat. Viewing Information: The trail to Morgan Falls (1.2 miles round trip) was reconstructed in 2002 to make it accessible for people with disabilities. Other common plants include trout lily ( Erythronium americanum), blue-bead lily ( Clintonia borealis) and baneberry ( Actaea sp.) This area is wonderful for viewing of spring wildflowers including large-flowered trillium ( Trillium grandiflorum), violets and Dutchman's-breeches ( Dicentra cucullaria). There are also large patches of hemlock ( Tsuga canadensis) and Canada yew ( Taxus canadensis) regeneration, an uncommon occurrence elsewhere. Peters Dome/Morgan Falls is an excellent site for viewing ferns including the rare Braun's hollyfern ( Polystichum braunii) and fragrant woodfern ( Dryopteris fragrans), and the beautiful northern maidenhair fern ( Adiantum pedatum). The site contains several plant communities including northern hardwood, hardwood swamp, sedge meadow and wet- and dry-mesic conifer forests. 5000 acres) of uninterrupted forest is rich in geological and botanical diversity. Peter's Dome (known locally as Old Baldy) which has an excellent view of Chequamegon Bay of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands. Peters Dome / Morgan Fallsįorest: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forestĭescription: This area represents a large block of unfragmented forest, which includes exposed cliffs, streams, a 70 foot waterfall and a breathtaking overlook at the top of St. Photo courtesy Waterfalls of the Great Lakes Region and Beyond.īraun's Hollyfern.
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