Explorers Falls

Gogebic County, Michigan

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Gogebic County, Michigan
Access status: Backcountry trail in a state park; Recreation Passport
The walk: A little over 3 miles one way
Ground & access: Backcountry trail along the river.

Michigan DNR: Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

Explorers Falls is on the Little Carp River in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Park at the end of Little Carp River Road off South Boundary Road and follow the Little Carp River Trail downstream past Overlooked Falls and Greenstone Falls. Trappers Falls is about 3 miles from the trailhead, and Explorers Falls is just past it. Return the same way.

Plan your visit

Little Carp River Trail from the trailhead at the end of Little Carp River Road, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, past Trappers Falls

The Western U.P. waterfall map places Trappers Falls about 3 miles from the trailhead and Explorers Falls just past it. No exact figure is given for Explorers Falls.

Backcountry trail along the river.

Where to start

Parking at the end of Little Carp River Road off South Boundary Road.

Timing & water

Check current trail conditions with the park.

Before you go

The DNR park page lists a Recreation Passport as required for vehicle entry.

Visitor information

Visit sources

More waterfalls nearby

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

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Waterfall location

Gogebic County, Michigan.

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