Difficulty Level: 💧💧 Medium (Hiking on rustic trails required.)

Canyon Falls is the "Grand Canyon of the U.P." Canyon Falls is located eight miles south of L'Anse on the south side of US-41 at the roadside park. The trail starts in the parking lot and takes you on a beautiful hike to see several levels of these box canyon falls.

Difficulty Level: 💧💧 Medium (Hiking on rustic trails required.)

This falls is best viewed during spring snow-melt.

On the Misery River. 1.5 miles southwest of the Twin Lakes State Park, turn west off M-26 onto the Wyandotte Hills Golf Course Road to a parking area .8 miles down on the left, just past some old log cabins on the right. The falls are about 250 yards from this parking area on an unimproved trail that twists through the thick woods. The 12-foot wide Misery River moves slowly out of the forest to fall in several stages. The first stage drops about 10 feet down the dark rock, then disappears behind large boulders where it forms a small, hidden pool. From this pool it gradually drops about another 10 feet through moss-covered rocks, ferns and grasses. 

Difficulty Level: 💧💧 Medium (Hiking on rustic trails required.)

Redridge Dam is a historic site located on the western-side of the Keweenaw Peninsula near Freda, MI. Visitors hike in from a small parking lot through a steel dam constructed in 1901 on the Salmon Trout River. The Redridge Dam creates a manmade waterfall that flows the strongest during the spring melt.

Directions

• From State Hwy. M-26 in Houghton, take Houghton Canal Rd. approximately 4.8 miles to Redridge

• Drive west 5.8 miles to the dam on the left

Difficulty Level: 💧💧 Medium (Hiking on rustic trails required.)

Caution: Golf Course Road is rugged, and not recommended for cars with low ground clearance. Please keep close watch of small children and dogs as the rugged geology creates many cliffs. Visitors are permitted to enter the water and climb the cliffs at their own risk. Please do not part-take in any activity above the skill level of any individual.

Camping and fires are not permitted at Hungarian Falls. ATVs should stay off of obvious footpaths to help reduce erosion throughout the gorge.

Hungarian Falls is a local hotspot featuring moderate to advance hiking trails along both sides of the falls. The upper access trail is an easier walking trail that leads to the top of the cascading falls. A pond is dammed off at the top of falls, a great place to see natural wildlife and fish. Open all year, both locals and visitors enjoy the views of the unique geology, fishing opportunities, and scenic hiking trails.

The Hungarian Falls Nature Area is open year-round to the public. Visitors can hike in from multiple locations, either along the gorge from Tamarack City or in from Golf Course Road, a seasonal dirt road that is unplowed in winter. Ample parking is available along Golf Course Road in the warmer months. Please, be respectful of the property and do not burn garbage or other materials near the pond.

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Difficulty Level: 💧💧 Medium (Hiking on rustic trails required.)

• North of Calumet, turn left on Five Mile Point Rd. in Ahmeek.

• Drive 2.6 miles and turn left on South Farner's Block Rd.

• Go straight one mile, then continue onto the two-track wooded road where the paved road makes a 90-degree right turn.

• Drive 0.4 miles to parking area near falls. Easement on private property-- please drive slowly, stay on easement.

Difficulty Level: 💧Easy (Accessible parking and concrete bridge for easy viewing.)

Located along the south side of M-26 as it enters the village of Eagle River. A parking area and pedestrian bridge just off M-26 make viewing these falls very easy.

Take an Able Eyes virtual tour of the Eagle River Lower Falls.

The falls is on the site of the original Lake Superior Fuse Company and remains of the dam still span most of the 60-foot wide river. The dam extends the falls to a total height of well over 60 feet. Water drops over the dam in a straight sheet, forms tendrils that flow over the rocks forming its steep banks then rejoins at the bottom of the deep gorge.

Difficulty Level: 💧 Easy (Roadside parking available with falls and viewing accessible from car or highway shoulder. Be wary of traffic.)

This waterfall is located approximately three miles northeast of Eagle River on the south side of M-26 and is visible from the road. This small falls has a total drop of about 40 feet. The main section near the road falls about 20 feet over rough stone. Trails run up the side of the steep rock into the woods upstream.

Difficulty Level: 💧💧 Medium (Hiking on rustic trails required but accessible parking is now available.)

Caution: While an accessible trail leads to a pedestrian bridge over Hammell Creek, the path beyond this point remains an undeveloped, rugged footpath. Please note that the area surrounding the falls is in its natural state and does not yet feature safety barriers or observation platforms. Visitors are encouraged to use extreme caution.

Located in the heart of the Keweenaw Peninsula, just 1.5 miles north of Lake Linden, this 70-acre site is home to Michigan’s tallest waterfall. Dropping an impressive 110 feet, the falls offer breathtaking panoramic views of the rugged gorge and surrounding forest. This scenic site will also serve as a peaceful memorial honoring our veterans once completed.

The site is made up of rock formations only found in the Keweenaw Peninsula; the main formations being part of the Portage Lake Lava variety.

The falls honor Michigan’s first state geologist, Douglass Houghton, and his cousin, Columbus C. Douglass. Following Houghton’s untimely death, Douglass became a pillar of the region, driving the development of the Copper Country and even serving in the Michigan Legislature.