Manabezho Falls

Manabezho Falls is a waterfall on the Presque Isle River in the Ottawa National Forest where water drops roughly 25 feet over rocky ledges. The cascade spreads widely across the valley and is reached by hiking trails that include a suspension bridge.

The waterfall has been an important site for Ojibwe and other indigenous nations for many centuries as they inhabited and used this region. The name itself preserves the memory of this long human history at this location.

The name comes from Ojibwe tradition, honoring the indigenous peoples who lived in harmony with these lands for generations. Visitors walking here today step through a place that held deep meaning for the communities who came before.

The waterfall is accessible via well-maintained trails that wind through the forest and offer several viewpoints. A suspension bridge across the river allows visitors to see the falls from different angles and perspectives.

During periods of low water, the falls split into separate channels that flow around small rock islands in the riverbed. This shifting pattern means the waterfall looks noticeably different depending on the season and recent rainfall.

Location: Gogebic County

Part of: Presque Isle River

GPS coordinates: 46.70750,-89.97180

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:03