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Waterfalls of the Keweenaw

Yellow Dog Falls

located along Yellow Dog River

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Description:

Set of seven distinct drops surrounded by large boulders, thick woods, and rapids. First drop is known as Hill's Falls and splits around a large rock outcropping before splattering onto a rocky bed. The river curls around a huge boulder on the left side of the creek for the second waterfall. Third drop is a short, turbulent chute into a small pool. Middle falls splits into half: left side is a deep, steep chute and the right a two-tiered drop over solid rock. Fifth drop is a deep, rocky channel. The sixth falls surround a small island with multi-tiered drops, and the last waterfall is a uniform plunge near Bushy Creek.

Location:

Marquette County at 46°43' 42.95" N, 87°42' 24.85" W (map)

Nearby Falls:

Bushy Creek Falls (0.8 miles), Big Pup Falls (1.2 miles), Alder Falls (3.7 miles), Pinnacle Falls (5 miles)

Area:

Thick, hilly woods with plenty of underbrush. Riverbed has varied rocks, mostly volcanic, that are smooth and chunky in shape.

Trail:

90 minutes one-way
Follow the Yellow Dog River downstream all the way to Bushy Creek, which is located a short distance past a modern log cabin. The best paths are located on the south, or right, side of the river for the first three or four drops on Yellow Dog but dissipate quickly. Cross the river when possible to find the footpath again, though a cabin is located on the northern riverbank which you'll have to walk past. The last falls is located past the cabin and Bushy Creek.

Drive:

2 hours 24 mins from Houghton, MI (change)
Driving Directions