This location is the perfect place to explore your adventurous side off the beaten path. Through a deep, slippery hike you'll come upon an overflowing waterfall that leads into a moss-covered river.
Plan
Overview
Skill level
Difficult
Accessbility
Public Location
Hours
Anytime
Fee
Free
Pack
Wide-angle lens (16-35mm and 24-70mm to compose tighter shots of the falls)
Polarizer
Lens blower/cloth
Hiking attire
Hiking stick
Hiking buddy
Boots with traction
How to get there
N46° 28' 28.92"W86° 31' 52.7808"
The image was taken at the Miners Falls waterfall in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. To get there, you'll need to drive and then take a long, challenging hike. Please note that it's a very steep, short and very slick trail to the riverbed where I took the photo.
Take the Miners Falls Trail for .6 miles on foot. Then, make a left at the stairs leading to the lower overlook. Very carefully climb over the guard rail at the lower overlook. Follow the "social trail" (unmarked trail) into the canyon. Then, follow the river a short distance (on your left) and head upwards at Miners Falls from the water's edge
Follow the GPS coordinates and they will lead you to the exact location of where I stood to get this view.
By car:
- Drive East on H-58 out of Munising for 9.5 miles
- Turn Left on Miners Castle Road and drive for about 3.7 miles
- Turn Right on Miners Falls Road and drive 1/2 mile to the trailhead/parking lot.
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