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Munising area waterfalls

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Alger Falls
Alger Falls

location: This roadside waterfall is at the M-28 and M-94 intersection east of Munising.

GPS coordinates: N 46° 23.591 W 86° 38.883

Au Train Falls - lower
Au Train Falls - lower

location: Drive M-94 west of Munising through Forest Lake until you reach County Road 533. Drive north for a short distance and then turn right on Power Dam Road. Follow this winding road and you'll see two different parking areas to view the upper and lower falls. The lower falls is viewable by walking beyond the gate, at the end of the road, and continue until you reach the crossing of the Au Train River.

GPS coordinates: N 46° 20.33 W 86° 51.11

Bridalveil Falls
Bridalveil Falls

Located within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Bridalveil Falls is best viewed from the water on Lake Superior. This is a seasonal waterfall that slows to a trickle during the summer months.

location: Half mile east of Miners Castle on the Lake Superior shoreline.
GPS coordinates: N 46° 30.740 W 86° 31.153

Chapel Falls
Chapel Falls

To reach Chapel Falls, take the marked walking trail 1.5 miles through beautiful forests and small hills until you reach the 60-foot falls. This trail also continues past the falls to the famous Chapel Rock on Lake Superior. No pets allowed.

location: Drive 15 miles heading east of Munising on County Road H-58 until you reach Chapel Road. Head north for 5 miles until you reach the end of the of the road.
GPS coordinates: N 46° 31.718 W 86° 26.745

Laughing Whitefish Falls
Laughing Whitefish Falls

After a 20-minute hike, downhill, this beautiful 100 foot cascading waterfall flows into a deep limestone gorge. A winding wooden staircase, with viewing areas, will lead you to the bottom. This is a Michigan DNR collection site which requires a daily park pass or yearly vehicle state park pass.

location: Follow M94 west of Munising, through Chatham, until you reach Sundell Road. Drive north until it turns gravel (seasonal mud) continue straight a 1/4 mile then turn right at the sign. Drive 1/4 mile to the parking lot.
GPS coordinates: N 46° 23.038 W 87° 04.152

Memorial Falls
Memorial Falls

This unique waterfall drops 30 feet and the undercut rock walls allows visitors to walk behind the falls. The split trail also allows you to view from the top or from below. Since you approach this falls from the top, please use extreme care.

location: North of Munising, follow H-58 until you reach Nestor Street. Turn right and drive about a block until you see the signs.
GPS coordinates: N 46° 24.832 W 86° 37.573

Miners Falls
Miners Falls

A 1.2 mile round-trip gravel walking path will lead you through a spectacular forest to where the Miners River drops about 50 feet into a sandstone canyon creating a spectacular view. There are two viewing platforms with the lower one having 77 steps to reach it. No pets allowed.

location: Follow H-58 east of Munising until you reach Miners Castle Road. Drive 5 miles north until you reach a gravel road, turn right and follow 1 mile to parking area.
GPS coordinates: N 46° 28.475 W 86° 31.875

Munising Falls
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This 50-foot waterfall drops into a sandstone canyon and creates a spectacular scene. Walk .25 mile on a paved trail through the woods until you reach the viewing platform. There are two other viewing areas reachable by stairs but the main platform is fully accessible. Pets are only allowed on the paved trail.

location: Located within the city of Munising, follow H-58 east until you reach Washington Street (also Sand Point Road) and turn left. Follow until you reach the Munising Memorial Hospital and the falls parking area is across the street.
GPS coordinates: N 46° 25.369 W 86° 37.301

Mosquito Falls
Mosquito Falls

Follow a .9 mile hiking trail to the falls through forest and small hills to see this secluded waterfall. The Mosquito River flows over three drops with the largest being 8 feet. No pets allowed.

location: Drive 15 miles heading east of Munising on county road H-58 until you reach Chapel Road. Head north for 5 miles until you reach the end of the of the road.
GPS coordinates: N 46° 31.029 W 86° 27.832

Rock River Falls
 

Located within Rock River Canyon Wilderness, this 20 foot cascading waterfall is within a secluded area of Alger County. The falls is located 3/4 mile from the parking area and this waterfall is truly for the adventurous. No motorized vehicles, bicycles or wheeled devices allowed within the designated wilderness area.

location: Drive west on M-94 until you reach the town of Chatham. Continue straight at the intersection on Rock River Road. Turn left on FR-2276 (Sandstrom Road) and travel about 3.5 miles. Then turn left on FR-2293. Parking area is .7 miles on the left side of the road.
GPS coordinates: N 46° 24.668 W 86° 58.576

Sable Falls
Sable Falls

Following a short trail to the falls, this 75-foot waterfall tumbles over several cliffs until it reaches Lake Superior. The first viewing platform is down a staircase with 169 steps. Pet are not allowed on the trail.

location: From Munising drive east on H-58 heading towards Grand Marais. Sable Falls is 1 miles west of Grand Marais.
GPS coordinates: N 46° 40.13 W 86° 00.84

Scott Falls
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This roadside waterfall is a straight drop of 10 feet and viewable from the road.

location: Drive 10 miles west on M-28 from Munising until you the roadside park on Lake Superior. The falls is slightly hidden on the south side of the road.
GPS coordinates: N 46° 26.223 W 86° 48.930

Spray Falls
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Spray Falls drops approximately 70 feet in Lake Superior and creates a spectacular view. Although best viewed from the water, it can also be seen on the North Country Trail.

location: 1.75 miles northeast of Chapel Beach
GPS coordinates: N 46° 33.48 W 86° 24.64

Tannery Falls
Tannery Falls

This hidden gem drops approximately 40 feet but it is not well marked or advertised. This waterfall is also known as Rudy M. Olson Memorial.

location: Drive east on H-58 out of Munising until you reach the Washington Street (also known as Sand Point Road) intersection. There is a staircase leading into the woods on the eastside of the highway. Please make sure to park on Washington Street as you will be ticketed for parking on the highway.
GPS coordinates: N 46° 24.757 W 86° 37.573

Wagner Falls
Wagner Falls

Following a short walk on a gravel path to the viewing platform, Wagner Creek flows over numerous rock ledges to create a beautiful waterfall.

location: Follow M-94 out of Munising and the fall's parking area is only 1/4 mile from the M-28 & M-94 intersection.
GPS coordinates: N 46° 23.273 W 86° 38.824

 

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