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Sable Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 75 ft high | Michigan
0.4 mi round trip
Sable Falls Hike at a Glance
The Sable Falls hike is 0.4 mi round trip.
| Falls height | About 75 ft |
|---|---|
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 690 ft |
| Distance | 0.4 mi round trip |
Your time: about 10 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed). A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 80 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 0.4 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 Sable Falls
Sable Falls is a waterfall in Michigan, about 75 feet high, on land managed by Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (National Park Service). Its height is from nps.gov.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Sable Falls Trail: 0.4 miles round trip, from Sable Falls parking area. Distance from nps.gov.
Before You Go
- Leashed pets are allowed on the stairs and the trail out to the beach. (nps.gov)
- The trail starts with 168 steps down to the base of 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 (National Park Service) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Sable Falls?
The Sable Falls Trail to Sable Falls is 0.4 miles round trip.
Where does the Sable Falls hike start?
It starts from Sable Falls parking area.
How tall is Sable Falls?
Sable Falls is about 75 feet high.
Are dogs allowed on the Sable Falls trail?
Leashed pets are allowed on the stairs and the trail out to the beach.
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 Sable 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
- 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 Sable Falls.