![]() NPS photo Why So Many Waterfalls? MAIN PARK WATERFALLSNPS photo Munising FallsLocated within the city limits of Munising where Washington Street becomes Sand Point Road, near Munising Memorial Hospital.
Walk the paved 800-foot trail up a cool shaded canyon along Munising Creek to the base of the falls. Two sets of stairs lead to platforms for additional views of the 50-foot waterfall as it drops over a sandstone cliff. Watch for ferns, wildflowers, and an occasional mink. In winter, the waterfall exhibits dramatic ice formations. Please stay on the paved trail. Walking into or behind the falls is prohibited. Leashed pets are allowed on the trail. ![]() NPS photo Miners FallsThe parking lot is located about four miles north of H-58 off Miners Castle Road. The walk from the parking area to the waterfall is 1.2 miles round-trip.
A gently rolling gravel and dirt path through the northwoods leads to two overlooks. Enjoy views of the Miners Basin along the way. The fast-flowing Miners River drops about 50 feet over a sandstone outcrop, creating the park's most powerful waterfall. There are 64 steps down to the lower viewing platform at the falls. This is an especially beautiful trail in the springtime with abundant wildflowers. Leashed pets are allowed on the trail. ![]() NPS photo Sable FallsLocated about one mile west of Grand Marais on Alger County Road H-58.Sable Falls tumbles 75 feet over a cascading slope of Munising and Jacobsville sandstone formations on its way to Lake Superior. The best viewing is from the bottom of a long staircase of 168 steps. The trail from the parking area to this staircase is a short one. The trail continues past the falls for a short walk to a rock beach where Sable Creek flows into Lake Superior. Leashed pets allowed on the steps and trail to the falls and out to the beach. NPS photo Bridalveil FallsLocated about a half-mile northeast of Miners Beach along the Pictured Rocks cliffs. NPS photo Spray FallsSpray Falls plunges about 70 feet over the Pictured Rocks cliffs directly into Lake Superior. To get this view of this waterfall, you will need to take a boat. The park's concessioner has boat tours that go to this waterfall. The 1856 shipwreck "Superior" lies at the base of the falls in 20 feet of water. NPS photo Mosquito FallsNote: Road to trailhead parking is primitive, with potholes and washouts. Limited parking available at trailhead. ![]() NPS photo Chapel FallsNote: Road to trailhead parking is primitive, with potholes and washouts. Limited parking available at trailhead.Located about 15 miles east of Munising off Alger County Road H-58, then about 5 miles north to the end of Chapel Road. Nearby WaterfallsEstimates differ regarding the number of waterfalls in the Upper Peninsula, ranging from 150 to 300. Since waterfalls may be on private as well as public land; please be respectful of the area you are visiting. For information on other area waterfalls, check out the links below or stop at one of Munising's tourist centers. |
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Last updated: December 3, 2021