Sturgeon River Falls
located along Sturgeon River
- Falls:
- 9
- Water Flow:
- 9
- Region:
- 7
- Walk:
- 6
- Drive:
- 6
- Description:
- A steep, impressive falls located within the deep Sturgeon River Gorge. Water drops through a chute before gushing out over an uneven rock formation.
- Location:
- Houghton County at 46°38' 34.31" N, 88°41' 38.87" W (map)
- Nearby Falls:
- Prickett Dam Falls (5.8 miles), Tibbet's Falls (6.6 miles), West Branch Sturgeon Falls (7.2 miles), Hogger Falls (7.7 miles)
- Area:
- Thickly wooded, deep gorge carved out by Sturgeon River. Oxbow lakes and marshy areas surround the river within the gorge. A nice camping spot is located just above the falls.
- Trail:
- 30 minutes one-way
Cross the road near the parking area and head along the footpath. Trail turns to the right at the top of the sandy bluff with several smaller paths heading down the hill along it's length. Most traveled path is located furthest along the bluff's edge. Trail heads into the woods away from the bluff here, leading to the top of the falls. - Drive:
- 1 hour 15 mins from Houghton, MI (change)
Driving Directions
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