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What to do and see in Munising, Michigan (MI): The Best Waterfalls
Munising is a city on the southern shore of Lake Superior on the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,355 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Alger County. The city is adjacent to the northwest corner of Munising Township, but is administratively autonomous.
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1. The Curtains - Ice Climbing Wall
2. Miners Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 588 reviews
Reviewed By 39chrise - Fort Wayne, United States
It is about a half mile walk back to the falls. The trail is mostly flat and is gravel. The forest you walk through is not super dense but is pretty and has some interesting trees, lots of birds chirping. This is a popular trail so get to the parking lot early to secure a spot. When you arrive at the falls their is an upper and lower platform for viewing, the lower offers an amazing view.
3. Munising Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 737 reviews
Reviewed By sledrider
Beautiful waterfall and pretty easy to get to for those that aren't in the best of shape or those that are toting little ones along.
4. Wagner Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 487 reviews
Reviewed By Steve5863 - Avon, United States
Wagner Falls is one of the more impressive falls in the Munising area and is located on a 22 acre site maintained by the Michigan DNR having a small parking area on the southside of M-94 just 0.3 miles (0.5k) west of its junction with M-28. From the parking area, the falls are reached by taking a mostly flat, well-maintained trail 0.5 miles (0.8k), through a pretty pine and hemlock forest, to a viewing platform where one will see the falls as it cascades beautifully down a dolomite outcropping with the single highest drop being approximately 20 feet (6.1m). Being one of the nicer falls in the area, this site is quite popular and is even visited by tour groups; if you see a tour bus in the parking lot, we would recommend coming back at a different time as the capacity of the trail and viewing platform is limited.
5. Laughing Whitefish Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By ImmerWandern - Palos Heights, United States
The fall derives its name from the river which, in turn, had been given the name by the Ojibwe who thought the mouth of the river seen from Lake Superior resembled that of a laughing fish. Located about 28 miles west of Munising, Laughing Whitefish Falls was the first of a busy morning visiting waterfalls (Laughing Whitefish, Au Train, Wagner and Alger) on the outskirts of the town. The falls themselves are about a 0.6 mile-long hike from the parking lot through a beech and maple forest. It was raining and the trail was quite muddy. When you arrive at the falls you find yourself at the top. These falls have an interesting structure. The upper part is what one might consider a “classic” vertical waterfall. The lower part, in turn, is considered a slide waterfall with the water cascading over a long series of small rock steps forming a fairly steep slope. In total this waterfall is an impressive 100 feet high, twice as tall at the impressive Tahquamenon Falls. You can see all the way to the bottom of the falls from the top platform. There are 3 wooden platforms along the length of the waterfalls. The wooden steps were quite slippery in the rain. It was worth making the descent (and ascent) to view the falls from different points of view. The ongoing rain made for a impressive water flow. Unfortunately time and weather did not allow us to explore the surrounding Laughing Whitefist Falls Scenic Area and Laughing Whitefish Lake Preserve.
6. Tannery Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By sandyD70 - Michigan, United States
This year was a little different than two years ago when I was there. there are more handrails, the edge of the cliff seemed narrower and the sand is very slick but it is one of my favorite waterfalls. DO NOT wear flip-flops! wear good shoes with traction.
7. Spray Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By donnarA5248HG - Elliot Lake, Canada
Another lovely addition to our waterfalls discovery adventure. The U.P. sure has a wealth of lovely falls to enjoy.
8. Spray Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By donnarA5248HG - Elliot Lake, Canada
What a great place to stop and explore. Enjoy the scenery, the trails and the fascinating pictured rocks. Plan tp spend enough time to fully appreciate all there is to see.
9. Chapel Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By bandido63
These falls are located about 1.4 miles from the trailhead that goes to Chapel Rock. If you head north from the trailhead you hit the falls at the 1.4 mile point and the rock at the 3.1 mile point then it goes west along the beach and loops around tot he south and east to end up again at trailhead. Not much elevation changes so it is not a difficult trail to hike. The entire loop is a but over 10 miles but you can go as far as Chapel Rock and turn back around for a 6 mile hike. Trail is very well maintained and there are pit latrines at the trailhead which were nice and clean. There is no water at trailhead so make sure to bring enough for yourself. Parking area t trailhead is good but fills up quickly so you may need to park along the road.
10. Chapel Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Nettie2010 - Saint Charles, United States
We love to hike and this one was our favorite and definite longest, if you do the 10 mile Chapel Loop including Chapel Rock/Falls/Beach and Mosquito Falls/Beach. Over half of the hike is following the coastline where the waves were literally thundering the rocks below and beside us. We had crazy high winds (40-50 mph?) the day we went and were concerned with the cancellation our sunset cruise the next night, but it ended up being a beautiful evening with 4 mph winds so you never know. After the hike, I could accept if the cruise had gotten cancelled because we were above and alongside most of the rocks they point out from the water. Chapel Rock was so much better from land, where you are right next to it) than from water. So if you're at all up for at least the 6 mi hike (to Chapel Rock and Beach) go to the visitor's center or online to get the map, be prepared with a rain or hooded jacket and enjoy this beautiful cliff side!
