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Waterfalls of the Keweenaw

Upper Silver Falls

located along Silver River

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Description:

Set of five remote falls located in the upper reaches of Silver River. Lowermost falls is an impressive two-tiered drop with huge boulders scattered throughout and is the best known. The next two falls are slides over angled slate located a good distance upstream. The next drop is another two-tier with a unique, convex bottom drop. The river splits into two unequal chutes at the upper falls.

Location:

Baraga County at 46°40' 50.88" N, 88°19' 47.65" W (map)

Nearby Falls:

Harley Falls (0.5 miles), Upper Sturgeon Falls (4.7 miles), Dault's Falls (4.8 miles), No Name Falls (5.5 miles)

Area:

Thick cedar woods and rugged hills with rock outcroppings. The underbrush is thick in spots, and repeated crossings of the river may be the easiest route.

Trail:

45 minutes one-way
For the lowermost falls, follow the ATV trail downhill until it meets the river. Several paths split off the track to the left - follow any one of them a short distance to the falls. For the four upper falls, either head a long distance upstream from here or drive to the gated bridge and follow the river downstream. There is no good footpaths for the four upper falls.

Drive:

54 mins from Houghton, MI (change)
Driving Directions