United States · Michigan
Tannery Falls
Tannery Falls is a waterfall on Tannery Creek located near the city of Munising, Michigan. The Falls are also sometimes called the Rudy M.
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Tannery Falls drops 12 metres (39 ft) on the Tannery Creek. It is a cascade-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Munising, 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
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 Munising, 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
Tannery Falls
United States
Height12 mWidth—
Most similar
Ki-a-Kuts Falls
United States
Height12 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 82× taller than Tannery Falls. Victoria Falls is 9.0× taller. We don't have a reliable crest width for Tannery Falls yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
On the map
46.4156, -86.6269
Quick answers
Where is Tannery Falls?
Tannery Falls is in United States (Michigan). The nearest base is Munising, United States. Its coordinates are 46.4156, -86.6269.
How tall is Tannery Falls?
Tannery Falls drops 12 metres (39 feet). It is a cascade-type waterfall on the Tannery Creek.
When is the best time to visit Tannery 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 Tannery Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: caving, 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 Tannery Falls?
The usual base is Munising, United States. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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