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Paradise beach mn12/31/2023 5 miles) for the first overlook and follow the maps in either direction for the trail and additional viewpoints.Īs I mentioned, don’t forget to stop in for a beer after you’re done with Upper Falls. Or maybe everyone was just more spread out! Walk down a paved path (just under. It’s a peaceful area and seemed to have fewer people than Lower Falls. Upper Falls has an easy, 1.5-mile trail that includes mostly flat land with some stairs. Where Lower Falls is meant for a fun experience, Upper Falls is for a beautiful one. Whew! No wonder this spot gets a lot of credit when you talk about Tahquamenon Falls. Upper Falls, in all of its glory, is more than 200 feet across and drops nearly 50 feet down at more than 50,000 gallons of water per second. This means no backtracking or leaving your belongings unattended. Once you’re there, climb over the set of stairs and back onto the trail. We entered the falls at the star marker below and made our way around to the X. You’re going to want to take pictures and videos! Perfect for your phone so if you were to drop it, it will survive. When we found a spot to go underneath the falls, we just put everything, in our sight, on land. We kept our sandals on as we waded through the water.Wear the backpack which won’t get wet unless you take a spill…so leave most of your things locked in the car! (I’m not sure about the rowboats and if you can leave your stuff while you explore.) We had our backpack with necessities and threw our clothes in once we got to the water. Whether you choose to rowboat or hike, make sure you get into the Tahquamenon River and wade through to get up close and even underneath the waterfalls. From there, jump down into the water! Swimming in the Falls Once you’re at the overlook, you’ll see a boardwalk (River Trail), just above the rowboat rentals, where you can walk a half-mile or so and loop around to the other side. Then, you’re free to swim! A rowboat is $7/person. Grab your oars, paddle around the river basin or head out to the little island, dock your vessel, and hop on the short trail. After taking in the view, in which the falls seem far away, you have a couple of options to get close and even into the waterfalls: Rent a Rowboat The scenic overlook is only about a quarter-mile from the parking lot on a paved path. Carve out at least 2 hours here because you’re going to have fun! Here, five small waterfalls cascade around an island that creates its own water park of sorts. One of two popular stops that not only offers a picturesque setting but a chance for a little adventure. The water is completely clear as you wade through so don’t be alarmed! It’s most prominent in the summertime. It is caused by tannin from the cedar trees. P.S: The amber color of the water is not rust, mud, Pepsi or root beer.
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