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Waterfalls of the Keweenaw

Lower Silver Falls

located along Silver River

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Description:

Set of two falls near the mouth of Silver River. Upper falls gush through a small, old dam opening before pouring down a sloping rock face onto a jagged rocky riverbed. Lower falls has a pair of chutes with rapids in between them, and the lower chute opens into a wide, short falls.

Location:

Baraga County at 46°47' 36.79" N, 88°20' 10.31" W (map)

Nearby Falls:

Middle Silver Falls (2.5 miles), Gomanche Falls (2.6 miles), Quartzite Falls (4.5 miles), Black Slate Falls (4.6 miles)

Area:

Thick, mossy woods surround the river and the riverbed is deeply carved into solid rock. Lower falls have a restroom and trash facilities near the parking area.

Trail:

5 minutes one-way
For the upper falls, there is a trail leading into the woods on the left side of the parking spot. Falls are a short distance upstream. The lower falls are a short distance downstream from the parking area, with multiple paths following the river to the main drop.

Drive:

50 mins from Houghton, MI (change)
Driving Directions