Granite Falls
About
Granite Falls is a waterfall in Gogebic County, Michigan, sitting at about 1,449 feet. The closest town is Ramsay, roughly 2.5 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical July averages at the nearby Ironwood weather station run from a high of 77°F to a low of 55°F, while January highs average just 20°F. The surrounding area is built for winter sport. Black River Basin, a downhill ski area, lies about 4.5 miles away, and Jackson Creek Summit is about 4.7 miles out. Cross-country skiers can head to the Wolverine/Hospital Trail, also about 4.7 miles away, or the Powderhorn Trail at about 4.8 miles.
Waterfall Facts
Elevation
1,449 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Granite 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, 5.5 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 skiing4.5 mi
- Jackson Creek SummitDownhill skiing4.7 mi
- Wolverine/Hospital TrailCross-country skiing4.7 mi
- Powderhorn TrailCross-country skiing4.8 mi
- WileE CoyoteCross-country skiing5.1 mi
- Cliff House LoopCross-country skiing5.1 mi
- Cliffhanger TrailCross-country skiing5.2 mi
- Jaspers LoopCross-country skiing5.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
