Eagle River Falls

located along Eagle River


Eagle River Falls

October 4, 2008
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Eagle River Falls

July 13, 2008
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Falls:
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Description:
Steep drop over a volcanic cliff with an old wooden dam creating a small reservoir at the top. Size of waterfall is highly dependent on water flow: varies from spanning the entire width of the cliff to a small trickle down the right side. Falls are located within view of the road within Eagle River.
Location:
Keweenaw County at 47°24' 42.67" N, 88°17' 46.55" W (map)
Nearby Falls:
Fenner's Falls (0.6 miles), Ten Foot Falls (1.1 miles), Silver Creek Falls (1.9 miles), Jacob's Falls (3 miles)
Area:
Downtown Eagle River, complete with a pedestrian bridge for easy viewing of the falls and a wooden highway bridge spanning the gorge. Gorge is fenced off and very deep.
Trail:
5 minutes one-way
Parking lot is located several dozen feet from the pedestrian bridge. A steep path leads from the rock/plaque behind a wooden rail to the base of the falls.
Drive:
38 mins from Houghton, MI (change)
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