Power House Falls
About
Power House Falls is a waterfall in Baraga County, Michigan, sitting at about 841 feet elevation roughly a mile from the town of L'Anse. It's a quick stop for anyone passing through town, with no long approach needed to reach the area. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit, with typical July highs around 77°F and lows near 55°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station. That station sits about 470 feet higher than the falls, so temperatures at the falls tend to run a bit warmer. Winters are cold, with January highs typically around 21°F. Nearby options include the Core Loop and Popsicle cross-country ski trails, about 3.5 and 3.9 miles away. Boulderers can head to Boulder #2, about 5 miles out, and paddlers can reach the Silver River at roughly 6 miles.
Waterfall Facts
Elevation
841 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Power House 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 63–77°F and lows of 40–55°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Alberta Ford For Ctr, MI weather station, 6.6 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan21° high6° low
- Feb25° high6° low
- Mar36° high15° low
- Apr48° high28° low
- May63° high40° low
- Jun73° high50° low
- Jul77° high55° low
- Aug76° high54° low
- Sep68° high47° low
- Oct53° high35° low
- Nov39° high24° low
- Dec27° high13° low
Nearby
- Core LoopCross-country skiing3.5 mi
- PopsicleCross-country skiing3.9 mi
- Popsicle LoopCross-country skiing4.2 mi
- Boulder #2Rock climbing5 mi
- Boulder #1Rock climbing5.2 mi
- Old 41 bouldersRock climbing5.5 mi
- Silver RiverCanoeing5.9 mi
- Maple LoopCross-country skiing6.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
