Difficulty: Moderate
Dead River Falls Trail is located 2 miles west of Marquette in Michigan’s Marquette County. This is a 0.6 mile (1.1 km) out and back trail that features a series of falls and rapids. The river drops 90 feet (27 m) in a half mile stretch offering three drops that are over 15 feet (4.5 m) and several small drops and rapids along the way. Navigating this trail with some portions having high rocky walls or paths on high sandy banks may be tricky though relatively easy for able-bodied hikers. Leashed dogs allowed.
Travel directions: The trailhead is located behind the power house on Forestville Road. Forestville Road can be reach from Wright Street which intersects with US-41. Forestville Road is not paved though well maintained.
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