Upper Falls
About
Upper Falls is a waterfall in Keweenaw County, Michigan, sitting at about 695 feet. The nearest town is Ahmeek, about 3 miles away. Summer is the mildest time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 75°F with lows near 55°F, while January highs average only about 22°F. That station sits higher than the falls, so conditions at the waterfall may run slightly warmer. Several short hikes lie about 1.4 miles away, including the Dune Ridge Trail, Lagoon Trail and Superior Beach Trail. Climbers can head to Cliff Dr. - Keweenaw County, about 5 miles off.
Waterfall Facts
Elevation
695 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Upper 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 61–75°F and lows of 40–55°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Hancock Houghton Co Ap, MI weather station, 12 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan22° high10° low
- Feb25° high9° low
- Mar34° high17° low
- Apr46° high29° low
- May61° high40° low
- Jun71° high49° low
- Jul75° high55° low
- Aug74° high54° low
- Sep66° high47° low
- Oct51° high36° low
- Nov38° high26° low
- Dec28° high16° low
Nearby
- Dune Ridge TrailHiking1.4 mi
- Lagoon TrailHiking1.4 mi
- Superior Beach TrailHiking1.4 mi
- Cliff Dr. - Keweenaw CountyRock climbing5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
