Trap Falls Hike
Waterfall | Michigan
4 mi round trip
Trap Falls Hike at a Glance
The Trap Falls hike via the Government Peak Trail is 4 mi round trip.
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 1,350 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Government Peak Trail |
| Distance | 4 mi round trip |
Your time: about 1 h 20 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 1 h 40 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 750 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 4 mi distance for this hike is verified (gowaterfalling.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Trap Falls
Trap Falls is a waterfall in Michigan, on land managed by Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park (Michigan DNR).
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Government Peak Trail: 4 miles round trip, from Government Peak Trail trailhead on M-107. Distance from gowaterfalling.com.
Before You Go
- Pets should be kept on a leash. (michigan.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park (Michigan DNR) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Trap Falls?
The Government Peak Trail to Trap Falls is 4 miles round trip.
Where does the Trap Falls hike start?
It starts from Government Peak Trail trailhead on M-107.
Are dogs allowed on the Trap Falls trail?
Pets should be kept on a leash.
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 Trap Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- gowaterfalling.com
- Distance
- gowaterfalling.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 Trap Falls.