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Maasto Hiihto / Churning Rapids Loop
Hancock, Michigan
7.96 mi
/ 883 ft gain
Maasto Hiihto / Churning Rapids Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Hancock, Michigan.
Hike to Hungarian Falls
Houghton County, Michigan
5.0
1 mi
Hungarian Falls is a set of three waterfalls, the largest being around fifty feet in height, on the Dover Creek, just outside of Houghton, Michigan. In less than a mile, you can access these waterfalls, plus smaller unnamed drops and some very scenic overlooks. The lower and middle drops are below a small reservoir and the upper drop, a unique waterfall composed of volcanic rock, is above the r...
Hungarian Falls
Hubbell, Michigan
1.57 mi
/ 233 ft gain
Hungarian Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Hubbell, Michigan.
Jacob's Falls and Arnold Mine Falls via Forest to Ruins to Creek Trails
Keweenaw County, Michigan
2.16 mi
/ 571 ft gain
Jacob's Falls and Arnold Mine Falls via Forest to Ruins to Creek Trails is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Mohawk, Michigan.
Nicole Bloom Memorial Trail
Eagle Harbor Township, Michigan
6.09 mi
/ 636 ft gain
Nicole Bloom Memorial Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mohawk, Michigan.
Rainbow Cove Trail
Eagle Harbor Township, Michigan
1.48 mi
/ 56 ft gain
Rainbow Cove Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Saint Louis, Michigan.
Hike to Sturgeon Falls
Pelkie, Michigan
4.0
1.5 mi
The Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness is a remote and scenic section of the Ottawa National Forest.
This trail descends steeply into Sturgeon Gorge to reach the falls – prepare to tackle the same elevation on your way out! There is also camping near the falls.
Hike the Canyon Falls Gorge and Jump into Canyon Falls
L'Anse, Michigan
1 mi
Taking US Hwy 41 south of L'Anse, you can see the Canyon Falls Roadside Park and trail access to the Canyon Falls gorge. The hike is mainly downhill to the first cliff jumping spot, roughly 200-300 meters down the path. A good warm-up, this cliff is roughly 10-15 feet, with the river base roughly 10 feet deep. The climb back onto the path is done right under the cliff itself. Continuing on the ...
Canyon Gorge Trail
L'Anse, Michigan
3.86 mi
/ 354 ft gain
Canyon Gorge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near L'Anse, Michigan.
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