7 Best Marquette Waterfalls to Chase Today (2023)

Chase the Best Marquette Waterfalls on your next trip to the UP’s largest city!

Marquette is home to some of the Michigan’s best hikes & outdoor activities. Apart of this list are the amazing waterfalls that are only just outside of the city.

Here is a list of all the Marquette Waterfalls that are available to you throughout the year

Morgan Falls

Morgan Falls is Marquette’s easiest waterfall to access and easiest waterfall to get to.

Situated just outside of town across from Marquette Mountain, Morgan Falls does not require much effort to get to.

Simply follow a low incline utility road and then take a flight of stairs down to this beauty.

High reward and little effort on this 2.8 mile roundtrip hike.

If you want a a more scenic route, take the Carp EH Diem trail (bike trail) and you will be amidst trees rather than just the utility road.

Dead River Falls

My favorite of the waterfalls on this Marquette waterfalls list is Dead River Falls.

More like a collection of different sized waterfalls, Dead River Falls is one of my favorite places in the entire UP to spend a day.

Cliff jumping, fishing, relaxing, this Marquette hike has it all!

Yellow Dog Falls

Yellow Dog Falls is another quality waterfall that you should venture to on the Marquette Waterfalls list.

This one is the farthest to get too but does have some nice size and water flow to it.

It’s not my favorite (maybe because my dog was going crazy this day) but it is definitely worthwhile.

Little Garlic Falls

Little Garlic Falls is the most strenuous falls to get to on this list.

One, this waterfall requires you to tackle an 8 mile roundtrip hike and you have to drive about 25 minutes out of town to reach the trailhead.

If you opt for the easier route, you can make the 8 mile hike a 2 mile roundtripper.

Reany Falls

This 3 way split plunge waterfall is one that doesn’t get as much action as the ones above, but you should include it in your trip if you have the time and energy!

This can easily be added to anyone’s list as it is on the way to Dead River falls, but is easily missable

Forrestville Dam Falls

If you’re exploring the North County trails by bike or foot, make sure you stop by the Forestville Dam to experience this impressive dammed waterfall.

The hiking trail is very easy but highly scenic and bikers will love it for the adjacent trail to the dead river and easy but fun exposed roots + multiple bridge riding.

This is one of the more impressive winter waterfalls in Marquette with it’s towering and dramatic ice formations.

Trestle Falls

Deeper into Marquette County Forest is Trestle Falls. I do not recommend visiting this if you’re not in good shape or have any type of physical disability.

Firstly, accessing this one is always questionable with land ownership and especially if you take the wrong route.

Secondly, the trail where you access the falls below the bridge is dangerous with a rock that can cause even the most surefooted to slip.

Waterfalls in Marquette FAQ

Can you visit Marquette's waterfalls in the winter?

Marquette’s frozen waterfalls in the winter are an amazing experience to behold. Make sure to pack warm and you will surely enjoy!

How many waterfalls are in Marquette County?

There are more than 22 waterfalls in Marquette county! Some say close to 70 but probably all not worth your effort.

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