Mosquito Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 8 ft high | Michigan
2 mi round trip
Mosquito Falls Hike at a Glance
The Mosquito Falls hike is 2 mi round trip.
| Falls height | About 8 ft |
|---|---|
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 780 ft |
| Distance | 2 mi round trip |
Your time: about 40 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 50 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 380 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 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 Mosquito Falls
Mosquito Falls is a waterfall in Michigan, about 8 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 Mosquito Falls Trail: 2 miles round trip, from Chapel parking lot (end of Chapel Road). Distance from nps.gov.
Before You Go
- Pets are prohibited on all trails in the Mosquito area. (nps.gov)
- The road to the trailhead parking is primitive, with potholes and washouts. (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 Mosquito Falls?
The Mosquito Falls Trail to Mosquito Falls is 2 miles round trip.
Where does the Mosquito Falls hike start?
It starts from Chapel parking lot (end of Chapel Road).
How tall is Mosquito Falls?
Mosquito Falls is about 8 feet high.
Are dogs allowed on the Mosquito Falls trail?
Pets are prohibited on all trails in the Mosquito 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 Mosquito 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 Mosquito Falls.