Munising Falls

Munising Falls is a waterfall within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore that drops roughly 50 feet over a sandstone cliff face, carving a narrow path through a wooded ravine. The water flows through a shaded corridor alongside Munising Creek, creating a vertical descent against layered tan-colored stone walls.

The falls took shape over millions of years as water gradually eroded the stacked sandstone layers that characterize the Lake Superior region. This slow geological process carved the cliffs that form the backdrop of this protected national landscape.

The falls serve as a natural gathering point where visitors come to experience the raw power of water flowing through sandstone canyons. People pause here to photograph the geological layers and connect with the landscape that defines this part of Michigan's shoreline.

A paved path of about 800 feet guides visitors to multiple viewing platforms that remain accessible throughout the year. The area has parking and basic facilities, making the site comfortable for people of various ages and abilities.

During winter, the falling water freezes into large ice formations that transform the cascade into natural sculptures of ice and stone. This frozen transformation creates a completely different landscape from what visitors see in warmer months.