Gorge Waterfalls — Attraction in Ironwood Township

Black River Falls is a series of 5 falls along the Black River which runs into Lake Superior. They each have their unique beauty and different levels of accessibility. We drove from one parking lot to the next and walked to the individual falls. Some walks are longer or have more stairs than others, so read the brochure or signs at the lots. To see all the falls in one day takes several hours. We choose 3 on each trip so we have time to enjoy the park and beach at the end. Every bit as beautiful as Tahquamenon Falls, just not as well known. Don't miss them if you are...

Photo taken June 24, 2017. Gorge Falls is part of the Black River Scenic Byway and part of the Black River Harbor Recreation Area in the Ottawa National Forest. It is the third in a series of five dramatic drops on your way to Lake Superior. It's easily accessible, the trails are well maintained and well-marked. I recommend parking in the lot closest to Gorge Falls and hiking upstream to see Potawatomi and Great Conglomerate. The trail is moderately difficult in some spots and can be slippery when wet. And don’t forget...

Easy access trail, fairly short walk, but there are some stairs involved. if you are in the area looking for waterfalls, I think this is probably one of my top visit. Something about how all the water comes rushing right through the carved our rock, and how amazing it sounds. Even standing on the balcony you can feel the water mist as the water crashes down into the river below . It's a bit of a hike,...