Black Slate Falls
located along Slate River
- Falls:
- 4
- Water Flow:
- 3
- Region:
- 5
- Walk:
- 6
- Drive:
- 6
- Description:
- Series of short drops spread over a half mile. Lowermost drops are the tallest and are located near Quartzite Falls. Middle falls resemble long, shallow stairs, and the uppermost waterfalls are varied and spread out.
- Location:
- Baraga County at 46°47' 14.32" N, 88°14' 20.86" W (map)
- Nearby Falls:
- Quartzite Falls (0.2 miles), Kukuck's Falls (2.7 miles), Slide Falls (2.8 miles), Ecstasy Falls (2.8 miles)
- Area:
- Heavily wooded and relatively flat with plenty of ferns surrounding the river. Mostly cedar trees near the falls.
- Trail:
- 10 minutes one-way
Main falls are barely visible from the bridge. There are paths on both sides of the river heading back to the falls. Upper falls an either be reached by bushwhacking further upstream or driving up Arvon until the river and falls are visible from the road again. - Drive:
- 1 hour 8 mins from Houghton, MI (change)
Driving Directions
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