Hogback Falls
About
Hogback Falls is a waterfall in Marquette County, Michigan, sitting at about 885 feet. The nearest town is Big Bay, about 6.6 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical July and August highs reach about 75°F with lows in the mid-50s, based on averages from a nearby weather station in Big Bay. Winters there are cold, with January highs averaging about 24°F. The surrounding area draws both skiers and climbers. Bear Mountain Loop and Ridgeline Loop are cross-country ski routes a little over 3 miles away. AAA Wall and Secret Crag are climbing areas about 4 miles off.
Waterfall Facts
Elevation
885 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Hogback 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 60–75°F and lows of 40–56°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Big Bay 1nw, MI weather station, 4.9 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan24° high10° low
- Feb27° high11° low
- Mar35° high18° low
- Apr47° high28° low
- May60° high40° low
- Jun70° high50° low
- Jul75° high56° low
- Aug75° high55° low
- Sep68° high48° low
- Oct54° high38° low
- Nov41° high27° low
- Dec29° high18° low
Nearby
- Bear Mountain LoopCross-country skiing3.3 mi
- Ridgeline LoopCross-country skiing3.4 mi
- AAA WallRock climbing3.9 mi
- Marquette (and Central UP) BoulderingRock climbing4 mi
- Secret CragRock climbing4 mi
- Hidden Grin LoopCross-country skiing4.1 mi
- Meditation LoopCross-country skiing4.1 mi
- Big BayRock climbing5.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
