Considered one of Michigan's most picturesque waterfalls, Agate Falls is located along the middle branch of the Ontonagon River. A half-mile trail provides access to an observation platform with views of the top of the falls. The trail passes through a tunnel under M-28 and you can also view overhead railroad trestles.
Parking, vault toilets, an adjacent paved trail and a picnic area are available at the adjacent MDOT roadside park (generally open early May through late October).
The falls are created as the river finds its way over an extended shelf of terraced sandstone. The resulting waterfall is a broad band of interlacing cascades and small falls nearly 40 feet high. Visitors can access the observation platform via an accessible foot trail.
Depending on weather conditions, the site is typically open for vehicle access mid-May through mid-October. Trail access is open year-round; however, trails and boardwalks are not monitored or groomed for snow and ice.
There is an accessible observation platform that provides views of the crest of the falls.
An accessible picnic area with grills, vault toilets and parking is available at the adjacent Michigan Department of Transportation roadside park.
The Sidnaw-Bergland SB ORV Route and Snowmobile Trail UP8 crosses the river via a steel trestle bridge and provides views of the falls.
The Sidnaw-Bergland SB ORV Route and Snowmobile Trail UP8 crosses the river via a steel trestle bridge and provides views of the falls.
The falls are located along the middle branch of the Ontonagon River.
No upcoming special events at the moment. Please check to see if this park has scheduled weekly nature programs.
