Waterfalls of the Keweenaw

Hungarian Falls

located along Dover Creek

Description:

Set of six falls over a half-mile stretch. Upper falls are two-tiered, with the first drop being tall and almost a direct drop and the lower ones more gradual and shorter as the river enters a small reservoir. Second falls is a direct drop over blocks of sandstone. The third falls steps a short distance down over larger blocks of sandstone into a deep pool. Fourth drop is a tall, direct drop ending in a deep pool with an small overhang reaching out on the left side. The fifth, and largest, waterfall is an impressive direct drop over a sandstone cliff with small drops above and a rock-littered slope below. Last waterfall is formed when a smaller creek flows into this final gorge with a similar direct drop down.

Location:

Houghton County at 47°10' 17.34" N, 88°26' 47.88" W (map)

Nearby Falls:

Quincy Falls (1.8 miles), Douglass Houghton Falls (2.6 miles), Gooseneck Creek Falls (3.5 miles), St Louis Falls (4.3 miles)

Area:

Thick woods and interweaving trails surround the creek and it's falls. A retaining pond is located just downstream of the upper falls, and there are several camping sites located by each of the drops. Some old structures can be found rotting through the trees.

Trail:

30 minutes one-way
Head along the gated drive towards the river until it splits into several branches near the retaining pond. The upper falls is located just upstream of the pond and you can reach it by heading to the right. Downstream, across the creek, and near a wooden bridge is the second falls. Head back to the main creek and head downstream near here to find the third, fourth, and fifth falls. To get to the sixth drop, climb down to the bottom of the deep gorge and head downstream, eventually crossing the creek to find another tall, sudden sandstone cliff.

Drive:

15 mins from Houghton, MI (change)
Driving Directions