Gabbro Falls
About
Gabbro Falls is a waterfall in Gogebic County, Michigan, sitting at about 1,248 feet. The nearest town is Ramsay, about 2 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical July highs reach about 77°F with lows near 55°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station in Ironwood. Winters are severe, with January highs around 20°F. The falls sit right beside the Black River Basin ski area, about a tenth of a mile away, and Jackson Creek Summit is under a mile off. Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort and the Black River, a fishing spot, are both within about 10 miles.
Waterfall Facts
Elevation
1,248 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Gabbro Falls
Michigan
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 64–77°F and lows of 40–55°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Ironwood #2, MI weather station, 7.5 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan20° high2° low
- Feb26° high4° low
- Mar37° high14° low
- Apr49° high27° low
- May64° high40° low
- Jun73° high50° low
- Jul77° high55° low
- Aug76° high52° low
- Sep68° high46° low
- Oct53° high34° low
- Nov38° high23° low
- Dec26° high11° low
Nearby
- Black River BasinDownhill skiing0.1 mi
- Jackson Creek SummitDownhill skiing0.9 mi
- Powderhorn Peaks Loop DownhillCross-country skiing4.9 mi
- Big Powderhorn Mountain ResortDownhill skiing5.2 mi
- Powderhorn LoopCross-country skiing5.3 mi
- Wolverine/Hospital TrailCross-country skiing5.4 mi
- Powderhorn TrailCross-country skiing5.4 mi
- Black RiverRiver fishing9.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
