Laughing Whitefish Falls is one of the Upper Peninsula's many impressive waterfalls. The falls cascade through a picturesque gorge with old-growth white pine and hemlock trees towering above. Three observation platforms can be reached via a half-mile hike through a beech-maple forest (1 mile round-trip). A wooden staircase leads to the middle (20 stairs from the top) and lower (137 stairs from the top) observation platforms.
The North Country Trail runs through the north end of the park, with a 1.9-mile spur trail connecting to the park's main trail to the falls.
During the winter, the park is only accessible via snowshoe or ungroomed cross-country ski trails. The road leading into the park is seasonal and unplowed with no turn-around. The dirt road leading to the park can be muddy at times.
Navigation: From M-94, turn onto Sundell Road and continue north for 2 miles. Continue straight another quarter mile as the paved road transitions to an unpaved road. Turn right onto Laughing Whitefish Falls Road (indicated by park signage) and continue .4 miles to the parking area.
Hunting is allowed in the state park; however, you should call this park directly to inquire about any special rules, concerns or considerations.
From the parking area, a half-mile, natural-surface trail leads to three observation platforms overlooking Laughing Whitefish Falls from different levels. The upper-level observation platform offers views from above the falls and does not have any stairs leading to it. A wooden staircase leads to a middle-level observation platform (20 stairs from the top) and continues to a lower-level observation platform (137 stairs from the top).
There is a charcoal grill and hand pump for water near the parking area. Please pack trash out with you as there are no trash cans in this park.
