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Miners Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 50 ft high | Michigan
1.2 mi round trip
Miners Falls Hike at a Glance
The Miners Falls hike is 1.2 mi round trip.
| Falls height | About 50 ft |
|---|---|
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 780 ft |
| Distance | 1.2 mi round trip |
Your time: about 25 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 30 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 230 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 1.2 mi distance for this hike is verified (nps.gov), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Miners Falls
Miners Falls is a waterfall in Michigan, about 50 feet high, on land managed by Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (NPS). Its height is from nps.gov.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Miners Falls Trail: 1.2 miles round trip, from Miners Falls parking area (Miners Castle Road). Distance from nps.gov.
Before You Go
- Leashed pets are allowed on the trail and at viewing platforms. (nps.gov)
- There are 64 steps down to the lower viewing platform at the falls. (nps.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (NPS) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Miners Falls?
The Miners Falls Trail to Miners Falls is 1.2 miles round trip.
Where does the Miners Falls hike start?
It starts from Miners Falls parking area (Miners Castle Road).
How tall is Miners Falls?
Miners Falls is about 50 feet high.
Are dogs allowed on the Miners Falls trail?
Leashed pets are allowed on the trail and at viewing platforms.
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 Miners Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- nps.gov
- Distance
- nps.gov
- Falls height
- nps.gov
- 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 Miners Falls.