West Branch Yellow Dog Falls

located along West Branch Yellow Dog River


West Branch Yellow Dog Falls

October 12, 2008
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Description:
Very tall, steep waterfall sliding along the side of a rocky hill with several chutes and direct drops on it's way.
Location:
Marquette County at 46°43' 20.49" N, 87°57' 45.64" W (map)
Nearby Falls:
Bulldog Falls (0.7 miles), Wylie Dam Falls (5.1 miles), Cedar Falls (6.6 miles), Mulligan Falls (7 miles)
Area:
Thick, untouched woods in a northern hilly section of the McCormick Tract. Tall trees and rocky hills surround the trail.
Trail:
35 minutes one-way
Follow the trail to the left of the large Ottawa National Forest sign to the river, then head upstream a short distance. Trail isn't marked but is well-traveled.
Drive:
2 hours 9 mins from Houghton, MI (change)
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