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Manido Falls

Gogebic County, Michigan

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Gogebic County, Michigan
Access status
Published route in a state park scenic area
The walk
Part of a 2.3-mile loop
Ground & access
Boardwalk and stairs on the west side; the east side is rugged with roots and stairs.
Western U.P. Convention and Visitor Bureau: Western Upper Peninsula Waterfall Map
Manido Falls, MI
Manido Falls, MI
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Park at the Presque Isle Scenic Area at the north end of Presque Isle Road and take the path along the river to the falls. Manido Falls lies between Manabezho Falls downstream and Nawadaha Falls upstream. Stairs lead to an overlook just above the falls on the west side. The falls can also be reached on the 2.3-mile East and West River Trail loop.

Plan your visit

Presque Isle Scenic Area parking to Manido Falls on the West River Trail

The Western U.P. waterfall map gives the East and West River Trail loop as 2.3 miles from the Presque Isle River bridge on South Boundary Road. No separate one-way figure to Manido Falls was published.

Boardwalk and stairs on the west side; the east side is rugged with roots and stairs.

Where to start

Presque Isle Scenic Area lot, reached by County Road 519 from Wakefield.

Timing & water

Park roads including South Boundary Road from Headquarters Road to the Pinkerton Trailhead close December 1 through late spring. The Presque Isle Scenic Area stays reachable by County Road 519.

Before you go

Michigan Recreation Passport required for vehicle entry, per Michigan DNR. Check current prices with the DNR.

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

Gogebic County, Michigan.

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