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Cataract Dam Falls

Marquette County, Michigan

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Marquette County, Michigan
Access status
Visitor directions only; landowner and rules not confirmed
The walk
Short walk; distance not published
Ground & access
Faint footpath through thick undergrowth along the river bank.
Waterfalls of the Keweenaw: Cataract Dam Falls

Cataract Dam Falls is a set of natural drops below a dam on the Middle Branch Escanaba River. Turn right on County Road EEF about 3 miles north of Gwinn and drive 1.7 miles to Cataract Basin, keeping left at forks on the dirt road. Park at the basin, walk to the dam, and follow the small footpath downstream to the river gauge. The path is hard to see in thick undergrowth; stay close to the river. The lower falls are near a sandy bend past a large metal pipe.

Plan your visit

Cataract Basin on County Road EEF north of Gwinn, footpath from the dam downstream

The guide author describes a small footpath from the dam to a river gauge, then the lower falls past a large metal pipe. No distance is given.

Faint footpath through thick undergrowth along the river bank.

Where to start

At Cataract Basin, which has a gravel boat launch, per the guide author.

Timing & water

Water level depends on dam releases.

Before you go

No fee information found. The dam owner and any access rules were not confirmed.

Visitor information
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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Marquette County, Michigan.

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