You have to take a cruise to see them, but it was well worth the $50. Kayakers were plentiful for those who are more adventurous.

Such a beautiful place to visit. Love hiking down to the beach and driving down to see the waterfall

Absolutely beautiful place from the secluded beach to the picturesque horizon. It’s an easy 3 mile hike back there. Took me an hour with my brisk walk. Since it’s so far back it’s barely occupied. Brand new outhouses too!

A must-see when visiting the upper peninsula. Make sure you make time to hike and kayak this area. We made a point of traveling back to Saginaw via the upper peninsula so that our grandson could enjoy this view.

Beautiful scenery but be warned, if you walk down to the water’s edge, the climb back up is extremely difficult. If you require assistance getting to the top, it is VERY expensive

Excellent view from boat tour. Friendly Captain and staff. Snacks and drinks available.

One of the best place to visit in Michigan. If you planning to visit picture Rock you need to take a 2 hour boat tour and make sure you buy your tickets in advance.

Great view even without going on the boat or kayak tours. With the trail you can get pretty close to the edging. Obviously no one is allowed to climb or go on it . They were just finishing up on putting the rest of the fencing area going down to the point.

Such an incredible view! I highly recommend coming here and seeing the ‘painted rocks.’ A short walk for very beautiful scenery! The day we went was cloudy but it was still an amazing time.

Stunning views of Pictured Rocks formation and Lake Superior! It’s hard to believe the views are not somewhere more “tropical”. Easy access with paved walkway and wood-slatted lookout areas-handicap inclusive. A MUST SEE!!

What a fabulous view! Could not believe how clear the water was!

Such a beautiful view. It’s a must visit in the U.P

Worth the detour. Lower overlook gives the closer look of the miners castle rock.

This is a stunning overlook of Miners Castle Point! Beautiful water views, so breathtaking, you’ll never want to leave! An easy walk to both the upper and lower decks! This is a must stop on your way to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore…be sure not to skip over this one!

Really can't rate this. We took the time to go, only to discover the trail to the falls was damaged and we could not go. I did like that it said no pets allowed on the other trail. It gets old dodging dog poop that people are too irresponsible to clean up.

There's a very short walk to the falls and there are multiple viewing platforms. There is a large parking lot here and there is a building with restrooms. The visitor's center is just a trailer with a window for now as it is a temp building while they are preparing a permanent one. The rangers are friendly and you can stamp your national parks passport book here. If you don't have a pass for Pictured Rocks, this should be your first stop in the park.

Located in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Park, this waterfall is easily accessible via the trail from the visitor center. The 800 ft trail will take you to a juncture where you can view the waterfall on the lower by a boardwalk or take the stairs to view the upper part of the falls. There is a large parking lot by the visitor center. Keep in mind this is part of the National Park System and you will need to purchase a park pass.

Short walk to a very nice waterfall! There is stairs leading to an upper deck and then a lower deck aswell. There was a small crowd of people there even though it was raining. I definitely recommend giving this place a stop!

This is a short hike that is wheelchair accessible to the lower viewpoint. This was such a nice walk. It is about 800 feet from the visitor center. You can take a trail off the right that goes to an upper viewpoint. It does get crowded on the main part of the trail.

Awesome waterfall! And it's right at the visitor center. There's not many waterfalls that are this short of a walk and flat and paved the whole way. Especially being that it's less than 1/4 mile and was still flowing at the end of the summer.

It’s a short hike to see the falls. The upper trail has steps but it’s got a great view. This is a federal park so it requires a national park pass. Our veterans were free.

This is an amazing waterfall. About .6 miles to hike in. Nothing drastic. 72 steps at the end and you can walk down to the lower park. There is challenging terrain once at the bottom but you can get to the base of the falls. Beautiful and feels great!

.6 of a mile hike to miner falls but so beautiful. You’re able to go down into the falls as well.

A gorgeous waterfall with multiple viewpoints. 15 minutes from the parking lot to the falls or less. I visited on the last weekend of September around 1pm and it was pretty busy; the parking lot was full enough for cars to line the road coming up. Don’t let that deter you! Only about half of visitors or less ended up at the bottom of the falls due to the steep and rugged climb down, so I was able to get about 3 minutes uninterrupted with the falls for clear photos. The climb down involves a very steep rooted path over the rocks with a roughly 4’ wall of rock to scale when coming back up about midway (a foot step is carved in the stone but kids will definitely need help). There are two viewing platforms across from the top if you can’t make it down, but I saw a group of 7-10y/o kids and at the bottom with their parents.

Finally posting from August. Beautiful hike thru the woods. It does involve some stairs and inclines. My Apple Watch clocked it at 1.34 miles and 30minutes.

Amazing. The final 50ft descend to the waterfall is not paved. But there are ropes and roots that can be used as hand rails.

Very cool to see these falls up close. There are quite a few stairs to climb after a relatively easy hike.

Absolutely worth the drive to see this beautiful waterfall. The hike down is a short one.

Lots of mosquitoes during this time of the year so beware! Still worth a visit though since it’s easy to find with very short, easy trail.

Beautiful falls that are currently somewhat obscured by recent storm damage. If you can look past the downed trees, the falls are beautiful. Part of me wanted to climb down and push the trees off, but I have no idea what the laws are regarding something like that in Michigan. Hopefully someone from their parks or forestry department can get out there and clean that up. The path and bridges here are well made and well-kept. There are nice views on both sides of the path, though I found the right side (while headed towards the falls) to be far more impressive. There's a nice railed platform that offers views for about six people at a time. The signage here gives some details of the history, a map of several other waterfalls, and emergency numbers and looks to be kept in good repair. There is a decent sized parking area across the street. There are no restrooms or picnic tables, though there are several benches. Worth visiting, but would be significantly better if they moved the fallen trees off to the sides.

Great falls. Worth the stop! Short hike to get there.

Very short walk to a great waterfall. While its not a hug fall, its still very pretty and all the scenery adds to it. There is limited parking at the trailhead, but people are continuously coming and going. The trail is well marked and a beautiful walk as well. If you have an extra 30 minutes in Munising it is worth a stop.

Nice little area that you could walk on with a wheelchair. There was some small hills but managable with a little extra pushing. Had a wooden bridge walkway too. It was a short walk to see the waterfall.

Very short easy walk. Beautiful falls, one was on my favorites!

Very easy walk from the parking area. Path is clear and wide. Stroller access until the viewing platform for those with young ones. The falls are beautiful and have a great viewing deck. We went in the evening (around 7:30) and got to enjoy it all to ourselves. That obviously won’t be everyone’s experience, but it made ours really great.

Stopped for a short walk at Sand Point Beach in the Pictured Rocks area. It was a great place to walk the dogs and check out the water. We even saw some driftwood forts that some visitors must have built recently. A relaxing and quiet beachfront on Lake Superior.

Beautiful beach! Gorgeous blue, clear water. Very clean. Parking lot nearby.

Nice quiet beach with an amazing view. Dog friendly. Our dog loved it. Water is obviously cold, but not too bad for a quick wade in the summer. Great place for a picnic.

It has a little metal board walk to the water. There isn't a large parking lot but there is enough. Clean and not too busy.

Wow! Such a spectacular place to view an October sunset from!

Great sandy beach with shallow waters for swimming or walking. Great views of the island and island cliffs. The west facing beach is more sandy as the north facing beach is more scenic. Rock Hunters, drive to the end of the road where you have a turn around and walk to the far east end of the north beach to hunt for those awesome Lake Superior Rocks. This also has restrooms on the west beach.

Great beach. Clean sand, lots of driftwood, beautiful views of Grand Island and the East Channel Lighthouse. The Pictured Rocks park ranger headquarters is here and a small maritime exhibit about the life saving station that was there. There are some nicely maintained bathrooms (but they are just pit toilets). The water is fairly shallow for quite a ways out and the water in the bay is a bit warmer.

Right on the side of the road. It’s a pullout. There is a green sign to let you know you are there. It’s quite muddy around the falls.

It's easy to get to, a road side waterfall. It is slightly obstructed but all and all worth a stop. The road is busy so don't get got by Michigan's speedy drivers.

Pretty, not much parking off busy & fast road. Free, you can see it without getting out of your vehicle, but if you walk up the hill you can see the top much better. Was super muddy and not a very good patch when I went in fall.

Simple falls right along the road. Can see them from the car. Just a few places to park. Only takes a few minutes. So close to town.

Nice stop & has a place to pull your car off the main busy road. Can view from the road or walk up closer. Small trail may be a little muddy so be prepared!

Cute little underwhelming falls that you can see from your car :)

It's on the side of the highway, not really any true parking for this water fall. It's hard to get a great view of it without walking through a bit of brush. Just be careful if you park on the side of the highway because of course everyone feels entitled to go 85 mph and cares not at all if someone is walking on the edge of a road. Michigan has some of the worst drivers I have ever seen, and that's saying a lot.

The path to the waterfall is really easy, making it a good spot for non woodsy hikers. It is also an impressive waterfall and stream you can get up close to. The grounds are amazing duck ponds, plants, trees, and nice walking paths. There is also a gnome scavenger hunt that was fun for even the older kids.

This was the highlight from the disappointment of the expensive falls by Pictured Rock. It was $10/ person, not $15. So it saved our family of 3, $18.00 as they offer senior discount. They had a scavenger hunt for my son, and it was a complete pleasure to see the awesome setup this place offered. I loved the wishing well, and the staff were so amazing. I highly recommend to bring the Littles to this place. Amazing gift shop, too.

Stopped by on a whim and was really liked this place. Pay $12 and you get to feed ducks and fish, the botanical gardens are very well maintained with a cool wishing well. But the best thing was the waterfall. Definitely worth checking out!

Since 1970, Horseshoe Falls tranquil and natural setting has been the perfect spot to experience nature at its best. The grounds are well maintained, enabling visitors to see the wide variety of trees and plants that grow naturally within the fall’s vicinity. Water from the falls cascades to form a pond, home to many large rainbow trout. Children and adults alike enjoy feeding the trout as well as participating in our gnome scavenger hunt. Plus, we love dogs! Bring your furry friend with you on your adventures.

The entry fee is $12/each. We chose not to go. There are about 5 waterfalls within 5 minutes that don't charge a fee. Castle Rock was $2/each, and we paid for that. Their gift shop is nice. Maybe we're missing something, but we had visited falls for 2 days and this was the only one with a fee.

CAUTION: Tourist trap. There's a $12 admission to view a waterfall that should be free for all to see. You're better off saving your time and money for any of the other much larger waterfalls in the U.P. that are free to see and enjoy.

After 7 waterfalls, this was the first where we had an admission cost. But don’t let that deter you. The falls are gorgeous and the grounds are fun and whimsical. A great spot. Plus the gift shop is very cute and the staff was friendly. A must-see in Munising.

Another beautiful Michigan beach. I prefer 12 miles beach but this one is nice too.

Well worth the roughly 10km round trip. We visited on a weekday and the parking was very busy by 11 so best to get there early. The beach itself was very nice, the water was clear and it wasn't too cold.

Lovely sandy Lake Superior Beach. Made for a great place to take lunch on a long hike. The beach has so much to offer...panoramic views of Lake Superior, Chapel Rock can be found on the eastern edge of the beach, as well as the Chapel River flows into Lake Superior. Did I mention copious amounts of soft sand? The beach is rather large and though areas of the trail were kind of busy the beach itself was practically vacant , and just so happened to be there on a day in which the Lake was exceptionally tranquil.

Nice beach with an amaizing view of the Lake Superior. Worth of walking for around 3.6 miles to reach there from the parking lot. Cellphone network is often unavailable around this place. Google map is often not directing to the parkig lot properly. No doubt about the amaizing view of the beach itself and the falls on the way. Strongly recommend carying drinking water and electrolyte with you. Must follow the trails. Better to follow others or walking together if you are in a group. Trails are sometimes slippery, better having a stick at hand which you may collect on your way from fallen branches of trees. You may encounter snake in the walking trails leading to the beach. We have encountered it unfortunately.

Beautiful beach, very clear clean water. Bugs are definitely an issue to probably wouldn’t hang out on the sand. We visited as part of the chapel falls trail so went in for a quick dip and then continued the walk.

It’s 6.5 miles to the beach and back and was a great walk. I would say much of it was a hike, but it was nice to have the waterfall as a pit stop on the way. It’s mid May and no horse flies, nor am I sure when they show up. I recommend a late morning jaunt.

Amazing clean beach on Lake Superior. Was quiet when we went in June. Great rock hounding and beach glass. Definitely worth the walk.

Closed from the main trailhead because of the locals. The only way to get there now is via the north country trail by the Munising Falls located behind the admissions building and the shop. To be completely honest it doesn’t look like the pictures from the bottom and it is a bummer that it is gate-keeped by the community.

I tried droning it from the neighborhood but there isn't anything in any of the canopy openings. Not fair something so beautiful is closed off.

The falls is now on private property and the trail is closed to the public. This is according to the park ranger at munising falls. There is also a hefty fine for trespassing.

Liked it. More of a hike than my wife wanted, but me and families we passed enjoyed it

I finally got to see this fall after missing it a few years ago, there is no place to park next to the stairs and one must park a distance and hoof it in,, I was THE ONLY person back there and the hike is precarious, bring hiking sticks and wear hike shoes or boots, very scary in spots where the trail gave away but once u get back there,,its "wow worthy" I spent some time going down and around the falls and taking photos,,, stupendous and very happy I finally got to see this!!

Absolutely gorgeous and one of my favorite waterfalls in the UP. It's not large, but so picturesque. We went the end of July after a decent period of rain and it was flowing wonderfully. Park on Washington Street next to a small brick building and then cross the street over a guard rail and you will see a small opening in the trees on the far side that has signage and some wood boardwalks. Upon entering the forest you are met with two signs, M falls and O falls. The O falls to the right will take you to Tannery Falls. A short but slightly challenging hike is all it takes. There is some roots and rocks as well as some rather steep hills to climb. You will pass by a large and stunning rock wall. Those who have trouble walking may find it difficult or impossible to reach.

Great little hike a really cool waterfalls!

Nice little center telling the history of the town as well as information in pictured rocks. It has gift store attached to it and is a good place to visit if you are waiting on a boat tour.

This would have been a neat experience in an historic building, but all of the actual displays are blocked by boxes of merchandise. It's a glorified gift shop.

There's a little gift shop and also a little movie theater in the back where the original owner gave you pictured rocks and how it became a national shoreline. Extremely interesting. It's off the parking lot where you can take the pictured rocks tour. And the water

They decided not to be an interpretive center anymore. They are yet another touristy gift shop. They are so committed to not being an interpretive center they stacked tee shirt boxes in front of the displays.... Needless to say it's not a fun educational experience for families, but if you want to get yelled at for your children breathing too loud, this might be the place for you.

This is mostly a gift shop. But there is an informative short movie and a nice display giving the history of the area.

It's really just a gift shop. There is a video to watch, but tha is all. They do have some interesting items though.

A worthwhile quick stop while checking out town. The interpretive center in early August has no aforementioned inventory stacked in front of displays - the space was clean and filled with historical displays and our favorite - the rocks! Gift shop had a variety of local products, cute shirts/hoodies, ornaments, and jewelry. I bought a Yooperlite and it was a little overpriced compared to the outdoors/sportsmans store around the corner where I got 2 for the same price. Overall, I’d recommend stopping by!

Peaceful walk down to the waterfall. It was great to see a small hydroelectric plant. You can peek in through the metal mesh to see the turbines going and the water coming out of the back of the plant. There were a few trials in the area as well. Worth the stop!

06/23/2025 wasn’t expecting these falls to be so big or beautiful, so it was a wonderful sight to see just a short downhill walk from the parking area!! I was a bit worried about making a wrong turn or being somewhere we weren’t supposed to be when turning onto the dirt road from the main road, but don’t worry, you’re in the right spot. worth it!!

There is a hard packed, sand road that leads to the falls. At first, you may think you're in the wrong place, but you're not. There is a small hike to the falls itself, and you can get as close to it as you want to. Beautiful, clear, cold water. Just a nice waterfall.

Unique falls to visit if you are in the Au Train area. The falls are shallow and great to walk around on. The bridge at the end of the falls is great for those who just want to look. There are a few areas for picnicking so its a great spot to spend some extra time.

Beautiful cascading falls. Very much enjoyed it.

Beautiful falls with an easy walk to and from.

Nice place in a beautiful area. The falls were easy to get to and probably running a little slow due to lack of rain. But still worth seeing.

Very scenic, beautiful area to hike. 1.6 miles to falls; 1.6 back out. Trail is very well maintained in all areas except one set of steps. 168 foot elevation gain in an easy ascent. A couple spots are muddy for July but not slippery and were easily side-stepped. Falls views had a little tree blockage in the field of vision. As many reviews on various platforms have stated, bug repellent is a must, and coming early is the way to go if you want to get an actual parking spot. And, can-in-the-ground no-flush toilets are at the parking area but no other facilities are on the path. There are also no benches or seats along the way. As someone who needs to be careful with temperature and humidity, the 9am temperature today was in the mid 60s with medium humidity but I never needed my neckfan. A great way to spend a morning!

It’s a nice hike to Chapel Falls but it’s worth the hike. Make sure to not to turn back, keep going to see Chapel Rock. It’s confusing there and not marked. We then made the mistake of turning back after Chapel Rock when we could of just continued in the loop to Mosquito Falls. Also, parking is bad! Go early!

This is a great hike. Its a very easy trail, nice and wide plus only 1 short area with an incline. The falls are awesome and some areas you can stomp around in and explore. I would highly recommend this on you UP Tour. Road into falls is a bit rough, lots of pot holes and parking is crowded but we didn't encounter that many people on the hike.

Mosquito Falls and Chapel Falls via Chapel loop in Munising, Mi. Parking lot fills up by about 9:00am. The road in is rough. Start the hike going clockwise. You will hike through the woods a few miles and then it opens up to the stunning Pictured Rocks Lakeshore. About 7 miles in you can walk down to the beach. The whole hike is 11.2 miles. Definitely bring water and a snack. Take all the little out trails to the shoreline. You are hiking near cliffs so don’t bring children.

Its a 1.4 milke hike to the falls from the Chapel basin parking lot. Its an easy trail. Path was bit muddy. Hike trail is well marked and was filled with fall colors . You can continue the trail for another 1.8 mile to view Chapel rocks,a must visit !!! Water volume was quite good. You can view falls from 3 angels / view points We visited during Oct 11th best time to enjoy the falls with fall colors! There is a restroom at the start of the trail near the parking lot.

With the walk from the car added in, this ended up being a 8 mile loop for us. The chapel falls portion is a little longer than the other section, beautiful tree canopy on this section as well. Beach is well worth the trip. If you do the chapel falls section first, follow the trail just above the beach to find the return loop on the other side, which has a marker that says chapel parking. Great hike all around, not to be missed!

Mostly my bad for not paying attention closer to the route but as soon as we got off the main road I wasn’t sure what we were in for. My CRV handled this rough terrain like a champ.. although there were many times I questioned if she’d make it with large holes on the dirt road. I saw a few smaller compact cars have to turn around as they weren’t able to make it. GPS might take you to the wrong area but there is decent signage when you land where the GPS brings you to keep going. We saw chapel falls and it was just over a 3 mile hike round trip. It was beautiful and the views of this powerful waterfall was worth it. We were on a time constraint so we did not get to see mosquito falls but it looked like it was a shorter hike. Bathrooms on site before the trails.

What a beautiful and relaxing place to explore. We drove around all day exploring and taking pictures. First, we visited a waterfall off in the enchanting forest. Then, we took a walk along rapids in a river and watched the sun bring on dusk. As we explored, we say very few people. If u enjoy getting away from the hustle and bustle. This is the place to go.....Enjoy

One of my favorite places in the UP. Always beautiful. And don't miss out on the Monarch Butterfly migration in late summer

This national park is absolutely beautiful! It’s perfect for a relaxing walk or an easy stroll along the beach. The coastline is stunning, with soft sand and peaceful waves, and the scenic views make it a great place to take photos or just enjoy nature. It’s calm, refreshing, and a wonderful spot to unwind by the sea. Highly recommended for anyone who loves beautiful landscapes and a peaceful atmosphere.

This forest is beautiful even in the summertime. The temperature was fairly cool in the low 40s overnight but warmed up into a nice comfortable 60s for my hike. I went in July and it was a really nice experience to hike around Grand Isle. The people in the area in the rangers associated with the forest were very nice.

Had a great time, the water is amazingly clear. I would suggest going early to get onboard.

Everything was litter free and beautiful, lots of biking and hiking trails, and lots of places to kayak. The water falls up here are small and perfect for standing under on a hot day. The only complaint I have is there is no overnight parking anywhere.

We backpacked Grand Island and the views were stunning. It's a great 2-3 day hike depending on how fast or slow you want to go. We spent 2 days on the island. People will tell you that it has a lot of inclines and declines but It was our first backpacking trip ever and we didn't really notice at all.

The lady at this visitor center on Hwy. 28 (near Hwy. 94 - not downtown) gave us info on the waterfalls in the area. She strongly recommended visiting the Horseshoe Falls, as it also offered beautiful botanical gardens, etc.....well worth visiting (her words). The waterfall wasn't that outstanding, the summer gardens were long gone - it is fall, after all. There was an informative walk thru the words identifying the various trees, a pond with fish and ducks to view or feed - it was pretty. We were quite disappointed as it cost $9 - Senior rate for each of us and didn't take long at all. It wasn't worth $18. It would be much better to go in the summer.

This visitor center does have some brochures, a free waterfall map, and maps for purchase. There are local souvenirs.

06/24/2025 we stopped here on a camping trip in the UP to get a pass for Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. when we parked, we were a little hesitant because there were no other cars there and the visitor center looked less official (not necessarily in a bad way) than other visitor centers we’ve visited. the person working also didn’t greet us when we walked in, but they turned out to be super nice! they helped us get our pass and we were on our way. there’s also some souvenirs, home decor, stickers, and maps available for purchase here but they didn’t all seem to be super high quality.

Very helpful attendant. Very welcoming and full of local knowledge and quick to answer your question. Lots of information inside. Also a gift and souvenir shop. Located next to grocery store plaza so easy to find.

This is a gift shop, NOT a visitor center. They had a great selection of gifts, but it just is not a welcome center and that was what I wanted when I stopped in. If you ask for a free map they will try to act like they don’t have free maps and keep talking about the ones they have for sale.

So helpful and informative. But the parking lot isn't very big. I managed to get my 52' RV + toad in and out, but it was tight. You could park in the large store parking lot behind it.

So many great souvenir and gift options, friendly staff!