Explore Munising

Munising area
waterfalls
The

waterfalls of Munising and the Grand Marais

area are quite impressive to say the least. From
roadside waterfalls to more adventurous day
hikes, there’s something for everyone! The
waterfalls below are the more popular ones as
there many others that are unnamed, more
difficult to find. During the winter months, some
of the waterfalls will change into huge ice towers
as the flowing water will freeze on its self. No
matter which season you view them, just make
sure to carry the necessary gear and be prepared
for the conditions.

Alger Falls

! This roadside waterfall is at the M-28 and

M-94 intersection east of Munising.

" N 46° 23.591 W 86° 38.883

Au Train Falls – lower

! 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.

" N 46° 20.33 W 86° 51.11

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.

! Half mile east of Miners Castle on the Lake

Superior shoreline.

" N 46° 30.527 W 86° 31.445

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.

! 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 road.

" N 46° 31.718 W 86° 26.745

Elliot Falls
Follow the trail heading north towards Lake
Superior and waterfall is at end of beach.

! Follow H-58 east of Munising until you

reach Miners Castle Rd. Drive 5 miles north
until you reach a "Y" intersection and follow
the road right. Turn right at next intersection
and drive to end parking lot.

" N 46° 29.995​ W 86° 31.904

Horseshoe Falls & Gift Shop

The Munising area features an impressive list
of waterfalls and Horseshoe Falls & Gift Shop
is one you should make sure to visit! This
beautiful waterfall is privately managed with
the utmost care and has many unique
features. Bring the family and spend the
afternoon enjoying our beautiful gardens,
picnic area, gift shop and the trout pond
where you can feed the fish! We also have
trails for you to explore and take in the
pristine beauty of the Upper Peninsula
northwoods. We hope to see you soon!

# 602 Bell Avenue, Munising

" N 46° 24.175 W 86° 38.666
$ (906) 387-2635
% www.uppermichiganwaterfalls.com
! Click for map!

Impressive 30-foot waterfall

Trout feeding
Picnic area
Expansive gift shop
Beautiful flower gardens
Fun scavenger hunt
Ample room for parking

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.

! 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.

" N 46° 23.038 W 87° 04.152

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.

! North of Munising, follow H-58 until you

reach Nestor Street. Turn right and drive
about a block until you see the signs.

" N 46° 24.832 W 86° 37.573

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.

! 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.

" N 46° 28.475 W 86° 31.875

Munising Falls
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.

! Located within the city of Munising, follow

H-58 east until you reach Washington Street
and turn left. Follow until you reach the
Munising Memorial Hospital and the falls
parking area is across the street.

" N 46° 25.369 W 86° 37.301

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.

! 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 road.

" 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.

! 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.

" N 46° 24.668 W 86° 58.576

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.
Pets are not allowed on the trail.

! From Munising drive east on H-58 heading

towards Grand Marais. Sable Falls is 1 mile
west of Grand Marais.

" N 46° 40.13 W 86° 00.84

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

! 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.

" N 46° 26.223 W 86° 48.930

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

! 1.75 miles northeast of Chapel Beach

" N 46° 33.48 W 86° 24.64

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.

! 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.

" N 46° 24.757 W 86° 37.573

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.

! Follow M-94 out of Munising and the fall’s

parking area is only 1/4 mile from the M-28 &
M-94 intersection.

" N 46° 23.273 W 86° 38.824

Kitch-iti-kipi (The Big Spring)

Palms Book State Park, Manistique, MI
Michigan’s Largest Freshwater Spring

Short walking trail leads to natural spring

pond that features a self-operated
observation raft.

! Drive east on M28 to Shingleton and then

south on M94 to Manistique and US2. Travel
west on US2 to Thompson and then north on
M149 for 15 minutes.

" N 46° 00.286 W 86° 23.103

Stop by our Munising Visitor Center

If you're visiting the Munising and Grand Marais areas
during summer and fall seasons, then the Visitor Center
should be your first stop.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MUNISING VISITOR CENTER

Where is Munising, MI Located?

Munising is located in the beautiful Upper Peninsula of
Michigan and along the southern shoreline of Lake
Superior. Learn more about getting to this year-round
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