United States · Michigan
Tahquamenon Falls
The Tahquamenon Falls are a series of waterfalls on the Tahquamenon River, shortly before it empties into Lake Superior, in the northeastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. They are the largest waterfalls in Michigan and one of the largest in the eastern half of North America.
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Tahquamenon Falls drops 15 metres (49 ft) on the Tahquamenon River, inside Tahquamenon Falls State Park. It is a cascade-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is McMillan Township, United States. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
As a cascade waterfall, water tumbles down a series of rock steps rather than falling free.
What you can do here
A walk-in-and-look waterfall
No commercial adventures run at Tahquamenon Falls itself — the experience is the approach and the view. Guided day trips from McMillan Township are the easiest way to combine it with the area around it.
Also good forHikingPhotography
When to go
Spring snowmelt and rain make April to June the fullest months; October adds colour, and a hard winter can freeze the face.
Getting there
- Base town McMillan Township, United States
- Country United States
- Region Michigan, United States, North America
- Access Moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
How it compares
This waterfall
Tahquamenon Falls
United States
Height15 mWidth—
Most similar
Bond Falls
United States
Height15 mWidth—
Also a cascade waterfall, of similar height and in the United States too
Largest curtain
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe · Zambia
Height108 mWidth1,708 m
Largest single sheet of falling water
Tallest on earth
Angel Falls
Venezuela
Height979 mWidth—
Widest on earth
Khone Phapheng Falls
Laos
Height21 mWidth10,783 m
Measured across the whole multi-channel system
Angel Falls is 65× taller than Tahquamenon Falls. Victoria Falls is 7.2× taller. We don't have a reliable crest width for Tahquamenon Falls yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
On the map
46.574, -85.256
Quick answers
Where is Tahquamenon Falls?
Tahquamenon Falls is in United States (Michigan), inside Tahquamenon Falls State Park. The nearest base is McMillan Township, United States. Its coordinates are 46.5740, -85.2560.
How tall is Tahquamenon Falls?
Tahquamenon Falls drops 15 metres (49 feet). It is a cascade-type waterfall on the Tahquamenon River.
When is the best time to visit Tahquamenon Falls?
Peak flow is April to June and October. Spring snowmelt and rain make April to June the fullest months; October adds colour, and a hard winter can freeze the face.
What can you do at Tahquamenon Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
How do you get to Tahquamenon Falls?
The usual base is McMillan Township, United States. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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