Tahquamenon Falls Winter Guide | By Sherry Trautman | Traveling Michigan
Can you visit Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Winter? You bet cha! It's freakin' incredible! There are so many Tahquamenon Falls winter activities!
Chris and I love hiking, snowshoeing and viewing Michigan's largest waterfalls each winter. So many things to do!
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YES, Tahquamenon Falls State Park is open! You will love it, Chris and I had an absolutely blast!
UPPER FALLS: The Upper Falls are open, the parking lot is plowed and the bathrooms are open-real flushing toilets!. The Tahquamenon Falls Brewery and Pub are also open (maybe double check their website before you go).
LOWER FALLS: You can park in a further out lot and walk 1 mile each way to the lower falls. Note: The walk is downhill to the falls and well, uphill on the way back.
No, the Falls do not freeze. Both the upper and lower falls are incredible to see in the winter! However, the section of the lower falls near the viewing decks freezes to a small river.
We will start with the magnificent Upper Falls first and then hike to the Lower Falls!
So get bundled up and let's go!
(The red star is the paved parking lot-your starting point.)
This Tahquamenon Upper Falls Winter Map shows the 1/3 mile walk to the viewing areas, snow shoe trails, the Giant Pines Ski Loop, and Lantern loop. The Lantern loop is the guided snowshoeing hiking trail offered on the weekends in February.
Clip on your feed bags because the Tahquamenon Falls Brewery and Pub are open daily 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
The servers are so friendly and they have a great beer list and food menu. It's a great place to warm up before you begin your hike to the lower falls!
Plus there is a cute shop to buy Tahquamenon Falls souvenirs such as t shirts, sweatshirts, socks and stickers right inside the Tahquamenon Falls Brewery and Pub.
The walk to the Upper Falls is absolutely majestic, especially after a fresh snowfall.
There is one viewing area and then the 94 steps to the Brink. The steps are metal, so be sure to hold the handrail on the way down. The National Park Service at Tahquamenon Falls State Park works hard to keep these stairs clean all winter!
Isn't this incredible!? There is a pathway that leads to different views of the Upper Tahquamenon Falls so you can get great photos.
But then it's all worth it because the views are incredible!
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Above is the detailed Lower Tahquamenon Falls Winter Trail Map that is perfect for snowshoeing and skiing.
Take note that the closest parking for the Lower Falls is a 2 mile round trip walk or snowshoe.
Once you get to the summer parking lot, you will see the entrance to the hike to the lower falls.
Be sure to see the gushing falls before you begin your hike to the viewing platforms.
This is the #13 snowshoe trailhead on the map above. It is a very scenic trail taking you through the woods.
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What happens at the Lower Falls stays at the Lower Falls, right?
The path to this viewing platform is not groomed or shoveled so you will have to trudge through snow. Wear boots!
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How much does it cost to get into Tahquamenon Falls? Not rated yet
We would love to visit and wondered how much it is to get in. Thank you!
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Hey Nancy,
There isn't a per-person fee, it's per recreational …
Which is better upper or Lower Tahquamenon Falls? Not rated yet
Hey Sherry, which falls are better to see if you only have a short amount of time? Thanks!!
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Hi Denton!
If you are short on time I would …
Does Tahquamenon Falls freeze in the winter? Not rated yet
Can you see running water in the winter at Tahquamenon Falls? It would be cool to visit if you can.
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Hi Daryl!
The upper falls are just …
Is Tahquamenon Falls open in winter? Not rated yet
Can you visit Tahquamenon Falls in the winter? Are the parking areas plowed?
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Hi Jen!
Yes, you can absolutely visit Tahquamenon Falls …