Morgan Meadows Falls

located along Morgan Creek


Morgan Meadows Falls

November 14, 2008
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Description:
Short, blocky falls on an otherwise swampy and gentle portion of Morgan Creek. Water spills around and over large, rectangle bedrock before cascading a traditional chute downstream.
Location:
Marquette County at 46°31' 20" N, 87°28' 16.48" W (map)
Nearby Falls:
Carp River Falls (1.7 miles), Carp River Dam Falls (1.9 miles), Trestle Falls (2.8 miles), Upper Dead River Falls (3 miles)
Area:
Wooded, remote area surrounded by swamps and rocky hills. Nearby gated industrial activity (mining, perhaps?)
Trail:
2 minutes one-way
Main falls are several yards to the north of the road. Lower falls are a short distance downstream, though the easiest path may involve fording at the upper falls first.
Drive:
1 hour 40 mins from Houghton, MI (change)
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