Upper Peninsula Waterfalls and Attractions
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.
Categories: Gogebic County Waterfalls, Upper MI, Upper Peninsula Waterfalls.
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.
Categories: Baraga County Waterfalls, Upper MI, Upper Peninsula Waterfalls.
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.
Categories: Alger County Waterfalls, Upper MI, Upper Peninsula Waterfalls.
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.
Categories: Alger County Waterfalls, Upper MI, Upper Peninsula Waterfalls.
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.
Categories: Alger County Waterfalls, Upper MI, Upper Peninsula Waterfalls.
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.
Categories: Alger County Waterfalls, Upper MI, Upper Peninsula Waterfalls.