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Trestle Falls

Michigan

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Trestle Falls is a waterfall in Marquette County, Michigan, sitting at about 1,013 feet. The nearest town is Trowbridge Park, roughly 3 miles away, which makes the falls an easy addition to time spent in the Marquette area. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Marquette put July highs around 76°F with lows near 54°F, while winter months stay well below freezing. The surrounding area offers plenty to pair with a stop here. The Animoosh and Noquemanon Trail cross-country ski routes are each about 2 miles away, and the Marquette (and Central UP) Roped climbing area lies about 3.4 miles off. For an overnight stay, Kona Hills Campground is about 7.4 miles away.

Waterfall Facts

Elevation

1,013 ft

Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).

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Location

Trestle 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 62–76°F and lows of 40–54°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Marquette, MI weather station, 2.5 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan22° high7° low
  2. Feb25° high7° low
  3. Mar35° high15° low
  4. Apr46° high27° low
  5. May62° high40° low
  6. Jun72° high50° low
  7. Jul76° high54° low
  8. Aug74° high53° low
  9. Sep66° high46° low
  10. Oct52° high35° low
  11. Nov37° high24° low
  12. Dec27° high14° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Trowbridge Park, Michigan · 3.1 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Trestle Falls

Best months: July–August. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    22° / 7°

    17 wet

  2. Feb

    25° / 7°

    14 wet

  3. Mar

    35° / 15°

    14 wet

  4. Apr

    46° / 27°

    12 wet

  5. May

    62° / 40°

    13 wet

  6. Jun

    72° / 50°

    13 wet

  7. Jul

    76° / 54°

    12 wet

  8. Aug

    74° / 53°

    11 wet

  9. Sep

    66° / 46°

    13 wet

  10. Oct

    52° / 35°

    16 wet

  11. Nov

    37° / 24°

    15 wet

  12. Dec

    27° / 14°

    17 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Marquette, MI, 2.5 mi away at 1,411 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.