O Kun de Kun Falls Hike
Waterfall | Michigan
2.8 mi round trip
O Kun de Kun Falls Hike at a Glance
The O Kun de Kun Falls hike via the North Country Trail is 2.8 mi round trip.
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 960 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | North Country Trail |
| Distance | 2.8 mi round trip |
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 530 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 2.8 mi distance for this hike is verified (visitkeweenaw.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About O Kun de Kun Falls
O Kun de Kun Falls is a waterfall in Michigan, on land managed by Ottawa National Forest.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the North Country Trail: 2.8 miles round trip, from O Kun de Kun Falls parking area on US 45. Distance from visitkeweenaw.com.
Before You Go
- No fees are required for this site. (fs.usda.gov)
- A suspension bridge spans the Baltimore River on the trail. (visitkeweenaw.com)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Ottawa National Forest for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to O Kun de Kun Falls?
The North Country Trail to O Kun de Kun Falls is 2.8 miles round trip.
Where does the O Kun de Kun Falls hike start?
It starts from O Kun de Kun Falls parking area on US 45.
Is there a fee to hike to O Kun de Kun Falls?
No fees are required for this site.
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 O Kun de Kun Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- visitkeweenaw.com
- Distance
- visitkeweenaw.com
- 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 O Kun de Kun Falls.