Frankfort Mineral Springs and Falls — Attraction in Hanover Township

The springs flow down an iron red/orange wall along the entrance to an alcove/cave/rock shelter to the right of the waterfall that flows down from the cave’s ceiling continuing its journey into the creek. The waterfall plunges approximately 8-10 feet through its stone chute. The springs sit at 1,300 feet above sea level and produce approximately 500-600 gallons of water each hour at a constant rate of 58 degrees Fahrenheit. The average temperature of the grotto is 65 degrees Fahrenheit. The spring has a high iron content that stains the walls. An 1899 analysis by E.H. Elliot, a former hotel manager, claimed in one gallon of water: Solids: Grains: Iron Sulfite 0.43 Iron Chloride 1.55 Calcium Carbonate 3.33 Calcium Sulfate 1.08 Calcium Chloride 1.99 Magnesium Sulfate 0.60 Magnesium Chloride 1.09 Magnesium Carbonate 1.04 Sodium Carbonate 2.07 Sodium Chloride 1.42 Sodium Sulfate 1.00 Potassium Carbonate 0.04 Potassium Chloride 0.57 Potassium Sulfate 0.25 Silica 0.83 Organic Matter...

A really nice short hike. A little over a mile loop. The water was super low when we visited so the creek was dry and the waterfall was nonexistant but we still enjoyed it. The mineral spring spout was still going strong.The path had us cross the dry creek bed so keep in mine when its flowing you will...

Sign says Enter at your own risk. The heavy rains have taken a toll on the trail, theres so much erosion. Trails are very narrow, ground washed away and places that didn't seem stable and you will cross the creek several times. Although it was beautiful and nice to get out...