Bathtub Falls
Ontonagon County, Michigan
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- Not recorded
- Location
- Ontonagon County, Michigan
- Access status
- Backcountry hike in a state park; distance to this falls not published
- The walk
- Under 5.3 miles one way; exact distance to Bathtub Falls not published
- Ground & access
- Backcountry trail; the map rates access as fairly difficult.
Bathtub Falls is the lowest named drop on the Big Carp River in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, downstream of Big Carp Falls and Shining Cloud Falls. From South Boundary Road, take the Pinkerton Trail to the Lake Superior Trail and then the Big Carp River Trail upstream; this route passes Bathtub Falls. The exact trailhead lot on South Boundary Road and the distance to this falls are not stated in the source.
Plan your visit
South Boundary Road trailhead, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, via the Pinkerton Trail and Lake Superior Trail to the Big Carp River Trail
The Western U.P. waterfall map gives 5.3 miles from South Boundary Road to Shining Cloud Falls by this route and says it passes Bathtub Falls on the way. The distance to Bathtub Falls itself is not given.
Backcountry trail; the map rates access as fairly difficult.
Where to start
A trailhead on South Boundary Road for the Pinkerton Trail. The exact lot was not confirmed.
Timing & water
Check current trail conditions with the park; backcountry trails are not maintained in winter.
Before you go
The DNR park page lists a Recreation Passport as required for vehicle entry.
Visitor informationVisit sources
More waterfalls nearby
Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.
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