Lower Dead River Falls
located along Dead River
- Falls:
- 6
- Water Flow:
- 8
- Region:
- 7
- Walk:
- 8
- Drive:
- 9
- 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
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