Dead River Dam Falls
located along Dead River
- Falls:
- 2
- Water Flow:
- 1
- Region:
- 4
- Walk:
- 7
- Drive:
- 5
- Description:
- Overflow from the Hoist Dam. Exact falls depend on whether or not the overflow is actually flowing. Several small falls are located on the left side with the water flowing through channels in the grassy/swampy area. There are at least two very odd, colorful rock formations along the drive that would make amazing waterfalls if they are flowing.
- Location:
- Marquette County at 46°33' 50.81" N, 87°34' 13.4" W (map)
- Nearby Falls:
- Upper Dead River Falls (2.7 miles), Upper Carp River Falls (2.9 miles), Trestle Falls (3.1 miles), Upper Reany Falls (3.3 miles)
- Area:
- Large hoist dam right above the falls, though most of the Dead River is channeled through pipes around the dam. Falls are small, mostly dry, and surrounded by weeds and marshy land.
- Trail:
- 5 minutes one-way
Follow the road past the gate down to the falls, which are all located within site of the road. - Drive:
- 1 hour 49 mins from Houghton, MI (change)
Driving Directions
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