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Top 5 waterfalls to explore in Marquette, MI

There’s a lot of hidden beauty in the Marquette area, and one of them is Waterfalls! A lot of people believe waterfalls provide a break from city life. With that said, let’s explore some of the best waterfalls in Marquette, MI, all just waiting to be discovered by you! And I bet you will want to visit them sooner. Also, free parking is available on all the listed waterfall sites.

Morgan Falls

(5.5miles/12mins)

Morgan Falls is an easy-rated trail located less than a 15-minute drive from Marquette, which features waterfalls. A series of drops form it as the waterfalls over the rocks tracing the river bed. The pattern continues for about 100 feet before the river turns slowly on its way. The fall has a picturesque trail of approximately 2.8 miles long and is primarily used by hikers and bikers. Once at the falls, there are several areas to relax and enjoy the views and sounds. Close to the morgan falls is located the Carp River falls. The hike is good for all skill levels. See and experience the majestic Morgan Falls.

Reany Falls

(5.9mile/13mins)

Reany Falls is a slight but fast-flowing fall forming a chain of rapids as it falls over the rocks bulging out of Reany Creek. It's a great option to explore waterfalls for those unable to make some of the longer hikes. It's easy to reach, as it's located on the way to the Dead River Falls at Forestville Road.

Warner Falls

(16.2mile/23min)

Warner Falls is the farthest fall of all from our hotel yet beautiful. It's small, easily accessible, and located on the roadside; also, you can see the glimpse of the falls from the highway itself. The trail starts on the south end of the guardrail on M35 and follows it back to the route. Another trail from the falls takes you to a small red sign that points you to the picture point to get some breathtaking shots. And if you have some time left with you, you can also visit Schweitzer Falls, which is just miles away from Warner falls.

Carp River Falls

(12.9mile/21mins)

When beginning the Carp river Falls hike, you will be welcomed with the river's loud noise as it drops twenty feet into Morgan Creek. This fall is a bit challenging to navigate as it's not marked well, but it's just half a mile long, and people follow the sound of rushing water to get to the falls; interesting! Carp river falls and Morgan falls are close, so check out both on the same day and save time. But Carp River falls is challenging than Morgan Falls hike.

Little Garlic Falls

(14.3mile/22mins)

Little Garlic Falls is the most difficult-to-reach fall on this list. It's a small and less crowded fall. You can drive your vehicle till you see the North country trail board. The trail after that has to be covered on foot; it's a well-marked trail of about 2miles. The area also has camping places and people also come for a fun fishing day here.

What to carry for your waterfall hike?

No uncertainty having the inaccurate shoes can make you turn back mid-hike because your knees and feet hurt. But what else would you need to enjoy a good waterfall hike in Marquette? Here is our guide for gears for waterfall hiking.

  • Hiking Boots: Wear boots with Gore-tex technology so you can get through creeks and streams without soaking your socks. Excess moisture in your shoes can cause blisters as well as fungal infections.
  • Navigation equipment: Google Maps or Apple Maps sometimes lacks information for off-the-path places like waterfalls in Marquette. Therefore, reverting to the tried-and-true old school mapping tools like Maps and compasses can save you where the other techy resources have failed.
  • Sunscreen, Lip Balm, and Insect Repellant: Keep skin protection creams and sprays like sunscreen for the body, lip balm for cracked lips due to dehydration, and insect repellant bug bites and rashes that is normal when you go for outdoor adventure.
  • Hat and sunglasses: Broad-brimmed hats and sunglasses provide a natural means of sun protection from skin cancer and cataracts. So we consider these things as one of the essential travel gear.
  • Wool Socks: In socks, we prefer woolens because socks are also a very underrated but essential part of hiking. They take moisture away from the feet, thereby lessening the possibility of sores and blisters.
  • Water Bottle: We would recommend using reusable water bottles as they curb the use of plastics.
  • First Aids: First Aid will help you prevent infection by cleaning and closing wounds properly.

To schedule your waterfall hike

So, this was our guide to nearby waterfalls from Superior Stay Hotel. To schedule your guided waterfall hike to the best and nearby falls with Dan Wilson, Please email us at GuestServices@SuperiorStayHotel.com with your name, number of guests in your party, your cell phone number and when would you like to go on a hike.

ABOUT Dan Wilson

Dan Wilson is an Outdoorsman, a passionate wildlife photographer, and a nature Enthusiast. He’s a life-long resident of Marquette and the perfect person to be your guide for the hike. He loves to explore nature and capture wildlife photographs and possesses knowledge of trail history and geography about an impressive number of trails.

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