How far to hike from Lower to Upper Tahquamenon Falls?
Explore this 10.2-mile out-and-back trail near Paradise, Michigan. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 34 min to complete.
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How far is it from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore to Tahquamenon Falls State Park? The distance between Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Tahquamenon Falls State Park is 54 miles. The road distance is 97 miles.
The falls are within Tahquamenon Falls State Park, between the towns of Newberry and Paradise, and are a popular tourist destination during all seasons.
Ocqueoc Falls is the largest waterfall in Michigan's Lower Peninsula and the only universally-accessible waterfall in the United States. Ocquoec provides approximately six miles of hiking, biking and cross-country skiing opportunities with three marked loops.
Marcelo Galizio has taken the trip over Tahqhamenon Falls 18 times in his life, but it's his most recent trip that's earned the attention of people all over Michigan.
There is plenty to see and do in this area of the park—including miles of hiking trails, waterfalls, and pristine beaches. Regardless of how much time you have at Pictured Rocks, be sure to allow for at least a day to explore the western end of the park.
The Tahquamenon Falls are actually two different waterfalls on the Tahquamenon River. The water is notably brown in color because of tannins that are leached from the cedar swamps which the river drains.
42 Miles of Sweet SerenityThe North Country Trail stretches the entire 42-miles of the Pictured Rocks along the lake. If you're into backcountry camping and want to spend a few days exploring the park, this is the way to go. There's even a shuttle bus available to give you a ride back to where you started.