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Sturgeon Falls TrailNorthern, MI
Northern, MI
Hiking avatar Jun 25 2021
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Hiking2.30 Miles 402 AEG
Hiking2.30 Miles   1 Hour      2.34 mph
402 ft AEG      1 Min Break
 
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Katie and I spent three days in the western Upper Peninsula during my current stay here in Michigan. We went as far as the famed Lake of the Clouds in the Porcupine Mountains, completed a pretty spectacular waterfall tour loop by vehicle, made the obligatory stop at Tahquamenon Falls along the way and climbed at Silver Mountain on our final day. Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has countless high quality waterfalls along wild and scenic rivers, as impressive as anything in the west. These waterfalls were located in the Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness.

The Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness is a 16,744 acre wilderness along the stunning Sturgeon River. The river runs through a 350 feet deep, one mile wide gorge for much of its wilderness boundaries. The trail was in excellent shape and there was an informative kiosk and wilderness sign at its trailhead. The trail takes you through an idyllic fern forest of mixed hardwood, hemlocks and various conifers. A couple of well thought out switchbacks get you to the river and a couple of use trails will get you some views of the falls and river. We returned the way we hiked in and left impressed.
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average hiking speed 2.34 mph

WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

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