Au Train Falls — Local services in Au Train Township

Au Train Falls are located on the Au Train River just south of the Cleveland Cliffs basin on M94. The Upper Falls drop about 40’ and the lower falls around 10’. In dry years the falls are just a trickle, but in spring they flow hard. Signage making it easy to find and there is parking at the first turn for the upper falls and at the end for the lower. The walk down to the upper falls can be a bit slick so watch your footing. The lower falls are easily accessed by walking passed the gate and down the gravel road.

Take M94 west for 12 miles, turn right onto AuTrain Forest Lake Road. Turn on first right (Power Dam Rd.) into...

Tucked away and without cell service in abundance in this area you could easily miss it. We only saw the lower falls because where the access to the upper falls used to be was blocked off. The lower falls did not disappoint. Gorgeous area down a short gravel walkway- decent parking area and not super busy so there wasn’t a problem getting a spot. You literally get right up next to the falls and since it’s not busy it’s really tranquil and enjoyable. There were tons of dragon flies that were eating all the mosquitos which was awesome!!! ✨✨✨ Highly recommend seeing...

Great falls! The first parking area has a view and trails to the upper falls, which is pretty but has a pipe running behind it from the dam. Still, if you're up for an adventure, it's fun to get down to the falls. The hill has multiple streams flowing to the fall and river. The path also follows the river downstream through the woods to the second parking area and subsequent falls.

The second parking area allows for easy access to the main falls (the gravel path does provide a workout coming back up though!).

We spent more time exploring the...