Lower Dead River Falls

located along Dead River


Lower Dead River Falls

November 14, 2008
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Description:
Series of drops located within sight of Wright street. Largest falls are the uppermost and flow underneath a large pipe from the dam upstream, cascading over and around the jagged rocks. Lower drops are smaller and flow underneath a bridge and are eventually split into two separate flows by a large rock outcropping.
Location:
Marquette County at 46°33' 56.65" N, 87°26' 42.44" W (map)
Nearby Falls:
Forestville Dam Falls (0.5 miles), Dead River Falls (1.6 miles), Reany Falls (1.6 miles), Tourist Park Dam Falls (1.7 miles)
Area:
Outskirts of Marquette, near some small housing developments. Area near the falls is well traveled and easy to adventure around, and the large wooden/cement piping from the dam is an interesting and accessible site.
Trail:
2 minutes one-way
Cross the bridge and head upstream for the upper falls. Lower falls are located below the bridge.
Drive:
1 hour 43 mins from Houghton, MI (change)
Driving Directions