Upper Peninsula Waterfalls

Gorge Falls

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:29:28 +0000

The Gorge Falls in Gogebic County is on the Black River, about 14 miles north of Bessemer, and is named for the deep, narrow gorges on either side of the falls.

These scenic waterfalls drop from a height of 25 feet, and because of their proximity to the equally impressive Potawatomi Falls, are a convenient and easily accessible set of waterfalls to visit.

Rainbow Falls

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:01:46 +0000

Located about 16 miles north of Bessemer, and a half mile hike from the mouth of the Black River in Gogebic County, Rainbow Falls is a scenic waterfall with an observation deck on the west side.

Rainbow Falls cascades down a 30 foot drop into an eroded pothole at it’s base, and is the last waterfall on the Black River as it enters Lake Superior.

Gomanche Falls

admin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:19:08 +0000

Located off the beaten path in Baraga County, 5 miles east of L’Anse, the Gomanche Falls is an isolated water fall in Upper Peninsula with a height of about 10 to 15 feet.

Because no permanent trails exist to Gomanche Falls, getting there can be difficult. The location of the Gomanche waterfall is around a quarter mile north of where Avron Road crosses Gomanche Creek.

Tahquamenon Falls

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:16:30 +0000

Tahquamenon Falls is located in Tahquamenon Falls State Park, and is hidden in the forest along the Tahquamenon River. For those seeking quiet solitude and natural Upper Peninsula beauty, Tahquamenon Falls offers a spectacular view of its nearly 50 drop and 200 feet width.

Tahquamenon Falls is in Chippewa County, 15 miles west of Paradise, in Upper Michigan.

Laughing Whitefish Falls

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:35:54 +0000

One of Michigan’s most impressive waterfalls and located 30 miles at the mid-point between Munising and Marquette,Laughing Whitefish Falls is located just off of highway M-94.

Laughing Whitefish Falls is approxiamately a 100 foot drop, and is on the Laughing Whitefish River.

Au Train Falls

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:28:34 +0000

Located about 10 miles southwest of Munising along M-94, Autrain Falls is a series of waterfalls consisting of an upper and lower fall sections along the Autrain River.

Autrain Falls is conviently located in route to Laughing Whitefish Falls if heading from Munishing.

Horseshoe Falls

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:11:26 +0000

Horseshoe Falls is a spring fed waterfall located on Stutts Creek near the southern limits of Munising. It is a privately run tourist attraction with a small admission fee for visitors.

Directions: From M-28 near Munising’s southern limits, turn east onto Prospect St. Go 2 blocks to Bell Avenue and turn left (north). Go 1 block to Horseshoe Falls parking area on the right.

Alger Falls

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:17:04 +0000

Alger Falls is in Alger county, and is located along the east side of M-28, south from Munising where it meets M-94.

Alger Falls cascades down 25 to 30 feet of rock and can be seen as the highway descends from the Wetmore hill. Alger Falls is on Alger Creek, which is fed by the Anna River.