Manabezho Falls Hike
Waterfall | Michigan
2.7 mi loop
Manabezho Falls Hike at a Glance
The Manabezho Falls hike via the Presque Isle River Waterfall Loop is 2.7 mi loop.
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 640 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Presque Isle River Waterfall Loop |
| Distance | 2.7 mi loop |
Your time: about 55 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 1 h 10 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 510 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 2.7 mi distance for this hike is verified (michigantrailmaps.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Manabezho Falls
Manabezho Falls is a waterfall in Michigan, on land managed by Michigan DNR - Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Presque Isle River Waterfall Loop: 2.7 miles as a loop, from Presque Isle Day-use Area. Distance from michigantrailmaps.com.
Before You Go
- The trail immediately turns into a long stairway that descends into the gorge. (michigantrailmaps.com)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Michigan DNR - Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Manabezho Falls?
The Presque Isle River Waterfall Loop to Manabezho Falls is 2.7 miles as a loop.
Where does the Manabezho Falls hike start?
It starts from Presque Isle Day-use Area.
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 Manabezho Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- michigantrailmaps.com
- Distance
- michigantrailmaps.com
- Falls location
- gowaterfalling.com
- 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 Manabezho Falls.