Munising Waterfall Challenge

Alger Falls - 5pts

One of the easier waterfalls in our collection, this roadside waterfall on the east side of town, is at the M-28 and M-94. Please be cautious of traffic when exiting or entering your vehicle.
GPS: N 46° 23.591 W 86° 38.883

Alger Falls

Wagner Falls - 10pts

Take a leisurely stroll on a gravel path to the viewing platform below the cascading falls, Wagner Creek flows over numerous rock ledges to create this beautiful waterfall. Head east out of Munising and turn right on M94. The fall’s parking area is only 1/4 mile from the M-28 & M-94 intersection on the left-hand side on the road.
GPS: N 46° 23.273 W 86° 38.824 

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Munising Falls - 15pts

This spectacular 50-foot waterfall is the most photographed waterfall in Munising! The river drops into a sandstone canyon and creating a beautiful pillar of water. The easy .25 mile walk on a paved trail ends at a viewing platform.
Located within the city of Munising, follow H-58 east until you reach Washington Street and turn left. Follow until you reach the Munising Memorial Hospital and the falls parking area is across the street.
GPS N 46° 25.369 W 86° 37.301

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Twin Falls - 35pts

These two falls are seasonal and depending on the year you might have a large flow dropping over the sandstone bowl or a small trickle. Right Twin is the steeper but shorter of the two falls, while Left Twin is a thinner steeper fall. 
Park at the Munising Falls parking area and proceed to the Lakeshore Trail where you will cross a small creek. At the next trail intersection turn right and head uphill to an old orchard. You will pick up the Nordic ski trail heading to your left which will take you to the tops of the falls.
GPS N46.4290 W86.6178

Miners Falls - 35pts

A gently rolling gravel and dirt path through the forest where one can enjoy views of the Miners Basin along the way. The fast-flowing Miners River drops about 50 feet over a sandstone outcrop, creating the park's most powerful waterfall.
There are 64 steps down to the lower viewing platform at the falls. This is an especially beautiful trail in the springtime with abundant wildflowers. Follow H-58 east of Munising until you reach Miners Castle Road. Drive 5 miles north until you reach a gravel road, turn right and follow 1 mile to parking area.
 GPS N 46° 28.475 W 86° 31.875 

Miners Falls

Potato Patch Falls - 35pts

Potato Patch Falls is a little-known falls near Miners Beach where a small creek makes a 20-foot drop over the sandstone ridge. One of the best things about visiting Potato Patch Falls is that it is seldom visited even though it is only a quarter-mile trek to get to this waterfall. From the Miners Beach parking lot take the North Country Trail until you reach a sandstone ridge that the trail dissects. Follow the cliff band to your left until you reach the falls. This is a seasonal waterfall and the flow will vary depending on the season. The name of the falls comes from the Potato Patch Backcountry Campsite located near the top of the falls.
From Munising, head east on H-58 for several miles and turn north on the road that leads to Miners Castle, Miners Beach and Miners Falls. Follow the signs towards the beach but when you reach a T intersection, head to the right and the parking for the Lakeshore Trail.
GPS N46.4989 W86.5302 

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Chapel Falls - 30pts

This gorgeous hike travels along a well maintained trail that is very picturesque and you will see a great variety of plant life and beautiful views.   The trail crosses the creek above the falls and circles back around it to a viewing platform where you will have the best view for photographs. It is a gorgeous slide that is best viewed in the spring when Chapel Falls is full of water.  During the summer months the water levels drop severely and the falls are less impressive. To reach Chapel Falls, take the marked walking trail 1.5 miles through beautiful forests and small hills until you reach the 60-foot falls.
Drive 15 miles heading east of Munising on County Road H-58 until you reach Chapel Road. Head north for 5 miles until you reach the end of the road.
GPS N 46° 31.718 W 86° 26.745

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Spray Falls - 60pts

Spray Falls plunges dramatically 70 feet over the Pictured Rocks cliffs directly into Lake Superior. This semi remote waterfall is best viewed from the east (from the Chapel trailhead it's a 9.6 mile round trip hike; from the Little Beaver trailhead, it's just under 8 miles round trip.) The 1856 shipwreck "Superior" lies at the base of the falls in 20 feet of water. After viewing the falls be sure to dip your feet in the cool waters of Lake Superior at Chapel Beach before heading back to your car!
Drive 15 miles heading east of Munising on County Road H-58 until you reach Chapel Road. Head north for 5 miles until you reach the end of the road.
GPS N 46° 33.48 W 86° 24.64