Waterfalls
These waterfalls are very beautiful; however, they are especially
appealing during the spring when melting snow and frequent rain increases
their water volume. This guide will help direct you to these waterfalls
and will give you an idea of what you will encounter while visiting
them. 
Alger
Falls:
Located 1 mile south of Munising where Hwy M-94 meets M-28. This
waterfall cascades down 30 feet of rock and is easily seen along
the east side of Hwy M-28.
Munising
Falls:
This Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore waterfall is located in northeast
Munising across from the city hospital. A short 1/4-mile round trip
hike will take you from the interpretive center along the creek valley,
and over foot-bridges to the base of the 50-foot waterfall,. Winter's
cold weather often transforms this waterfall into a spectacular column
of ice.
Wagner
Falls:
Located about 1.5 miles south of Munising on Hwy M-94, toward the
town of Chatham. A short trail will lead you up the Wagner Creek
Valley, to the falls. These falls are actually a series of small
falls and cascades that stretch for about 100 feet. The short hike
here, combined with the picturesque beauty of these falls, makes
this a perfect stretching place for the road weary traveler.
AuTrain
Falls:
Located just off the Forest Lake Road, either 8 miles south of AuTrain
or 1/10 mile north of M-94 on Power Dam Road. These falls consist
of a series of small steps and cascades that drop about 50 feet within
a 200-foot stretch. The beauty here lies not only in the falls, but
also in the rapids below the falls. The parking lot is located within
sound distance , less than 100 yards, from the roaring water.
Miners
Falls:
Located within the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, about 3.5 miles
north of H-58, on Miners Castle Road. A 1.2 mile round trip will
take you to the falls. From here you can enjoy the breathtaking view
of the falls flowing down the basin.
Rock
River Falls:
Located within the Hiawatha National Forest approximately 5 miles
northwest of Chatham. This waterfall drops over a sandstone ledge
into a pool 20 feet below. At the edges of the river canyon below
sit sandstone outcrops that have been worked by water and weather
until caves 10-20 feet deep have formed. Beautiful ice curtains hang
from the cave roofs in the winter. These falls are located within
Rock River Wilderness area, therefore, no wheeled or motorized vehicles
are allowed.
Scott
Falls:
Located on the south side of M-28, at the east side of Lake Superior's
AuTrain Bay. Travelers along M-28 can easily see the 20-foot waterfall
from the highway. Wayside Park, located directly across the highway
from the falls, provides safe and easy parking for those who would
like to stop and take a picture.
Chapel
Falls:
Located within the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, about 20 miles
east of Munising off H-58, at the end of the Chapel Road. A 3 mile
round trip hike takes you to this 90 foot fall cascading down the
sandstone cliff. There are also beautiful views of Chapel Lake from
the falls overlook.
Laughing
Whitefish Falls:
Located 2 miles north of the town of Sundell and M-94, about 28 miles
west of Munising. A 20 minute walk takes you to a fantastic 100 foot
waterfall with many observation points.
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