UP Waterfalls

(Munising to Grand Marais MI)
On the Michigan Upper Peninsula, in and around the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, were numerous waterfalls. I stopped to see five that were on my route bordering Lake Superior.

UP Waterfalls – Wagner Falls

The SE outskirts of Munising had 20ft Alger Falls next to the highway. A small hop from there was 20ft Wagner Falls found down a short trail from the parking lot. I thought Wagner was prettier, and with a picturesque creek at the base.

Wagner Creek

Alger Falls

Munising Falls, with a 50ft drop, was on the NE edge of town. Pouring off a ledge, it had a bridalveil look; although there was another fall with that popular name. However, that one was visible only from upon Lake Superior.

Munising Falls

Miners Falls

Continuing further east took me into the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. A spur road toward the big lake led to a 1 1/4 mile round trip trail to Miners Falls. Its 50ft drop seemed more impressive due to more water tumbling down.

Sable Falls

At the east end of the park was Sable Falls on a short trail. However, the 169 steps down to the falls made it more difficult. The 75ft cascading falls had to be viewed in sections, and many trees made a good shot hard.

Finding a campsite anywhere near the shore was impossible. So, I headed inland where I found one on a small lake. Only two other campers were in the campground.

Camp: Hiawatha NF-Three Lakes CG drycamp
Scene: Waterfalls, rock formation, dunes

Note: This visit took place in August.