Dead River Falls Trail
Trails Michigan Dead River Falls Trail
Michigan · marquette County

Dead River Falls Trail

Short rugged route to riverside cascades and exposed rock ledges.

Rating
Length
1.8 mi
Difficulty
3
County
marquette

About This Trail

A 1.8-mile route to four sets of waterfalls on the Dead River, widely considered the best waterfall hike in Marquette. The trail follows the river through rocky terrain with multiple cascade viewpoints and swimming holes popular on hot summer days. Expect rugged footing on exposed rock ledges and some scrambling between falls.

Location

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Coordinates: 46.5931, -87.4685

Getting There

From downtown Marquette, take Wright Street north to Forestville Road, then continue to County Road 550 north. The Dead River Falls trailhead parking is on the left before the Dead River Bridge.

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