If you’ve ever been to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, you know it’s one of the country’s most beautiful places for a vacation. Peaceful, remote, and different from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, the Yoop is a place where you can truly leave your worries behind. Especially when you stumble upon a remote waterfall like the Yellow Dog River Falls, located in Marquette, Michigan. Let me give you the scoop.
First off, once you visit this remote waterfall in Michigan, you'll spend the rest of your life thinking about the breathtaking way the light hit the trees during your visit. Look at it... it's truly magical.
Yellow Dog River Falls is actually a series of three separate falls. To access these off-the-beaten-path Upper Peninsula falls, you'll take a short hike of about a half mile.
Hot tip: When we say "Yellow Dog River Falls is a remote waterfall in Michigan", we are not exaggerating. Cell service is spotty at best, so be sure to download your route map to your phone before setting out.
Make sure your phone is fully charged, too, so that you can snap photos of all the glorious nature you'll encounter. You'll see all sorts of Michigan flora and fauna.
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However, what you won't encounter is very many other people. It's likely that you'll be the only human on your 40-minute hike to the Yellow Dog River Falls. Like I said, when we say remote... we mean it!
Visitors report that the first fall you encounter on your hike is by far the prettiest, so if you're ready to stop after the first one, don't fret, cause you've seen the best!
The trail after the first set of falls at the remote waterfall in Michigan is a little rougher and difficult to traverse. Previous hikers recommend using ice cleats in the winter months.
The falls are located near the Thomas Rock Scenic Overlook in Big Bay, Michigan. You'll turn off of the 510 onto a dirt road and follow that for about six miles.
There you'll find a small parking lot that leads to a marked trail. That marked trail leads you to the Yellow Dog River Falls, one of the most remote waterfalls in Michigan.
Are you one of those hikers who loves having their dog with them? Well, this Upper Peninsula waterfall is a perfect choice for you.
Dogs are welcome on this short hike. Some spots are even safe for an off-leash adventure.
No matter who you bring with you, or what time of year you visit, this short hike to a gorgeous set of waterfalls is something you'll remember forever.
While the hike might be a bit more difficult in the cold and icy winter months, the views don't become any less spectacular. Just take a look at the crisp winter wonderland pictured above, seemingly untouched and peaceful.
Whether you’re looking to get away from it all solo or with friends, there are few places we would recommend more than this amazing set of waterfalls in Michigan. While you’re there, we also recommend stopping by this abandoned lighthouse – a piece of Michigan history.
And, look, we know it’s a pretty big undertaking to travel to the Upper Peninsula, so we’ve even found a cute place for y’all to stay.
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