Bond Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 50 ft high | Michigan
1 mi loop
Bond Falls Hike at a Glance
The Bond Falls hike via the Bond Falls Loop is 1 mi loop.
| Falls height | About 50 ft |
|---|---|
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 1,440 ft |
| Trail | Bond Falls Loop |
| Distance | 1 mi loop |
Your time: about 20 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 25 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 190 kcal. No elevation gain is published for this route, so climbing time isn’t included.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 1 mi distance for this hike is verified (uptravel.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Bond Falls
Bond Falls is a waterfall in Michigan, about 50 feet high, on land managed by Michigan DNR - Bond Falls Scenic Site. Its height is from michigan.gov.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Bond Falls Loop: 1 miles as a loop, from Bond Falls main parking lot (Scenic Overlook Drive). Distance from uptravel.com.
Before You Go
- Bond Falls requires a Michigan Recreation Passport. (uptravel.com)
- Pets on a leash are welcome. (uptravel.com)
- An accessible boardwalk with six viewing locations, roadside parking and picnic tables are available. (michigan.gov)
- The site is typically open for vehicle access mid-May through mid-October, depending on weather. (michigan.gov)
- Hiking trail access is open year-round, but trails and boardwalks are not monitored or groomed for snow and ice. (michigan.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Michigan DNR - Bond Falls Scenic Site for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Bond Falls?
The Bond Falls Loop to Bond Falls is 1 miles as a loop.
Where does the Bond Falls hike start?
It starts from Bond Falls main parking lot (Scenic Overlook Drive).
How tall is Bond Falls?
Bond Falls is about 50 feet high.
Is there a fee to hike to Bond Falls?
Bond Falls requires a Michigan Recreation Passport.
Are dogs allowed on the Bond Falls trail?
Pets on a leash are welcome.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Bond Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- uptravel.com
- Distance
- uptravel.com
- Falls height
- michigan.gov
- Falls location
- en.wikipedia.org
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Bond Falls.