Conglomerate Waterfalls
Located just 11 1/2 miles northwest of Bessemer, Mi. these waterfalls can be accessed by a 3/4 mile hiking trail from a paved parking lot. The hiking trail drops steadily as you near the riverbank. At the falls, the river seperates into two sections, falling 40-feet around an island of conglomerate rock, which gives the falls its name. Old growth hemlock and hardwoods add to the natural beauty of the area.
Gorge Falls and Potawatomi Falls can be accessed by hiking the North Country National Scenic Trail from the Congolmerate Falls overlook northward (downstream). It is a moderate hike 1/2 mile in length.
General Information
January 1 - December 31
The parking area and access roads are plowed during the winter. Plowing stops when spring conditions make it difficult to move snow.
Day use only: sunrise to sunset.
No Fees Required at this site
No fees required at this site.
Address: E6248 US HWY 2 Ironwood, MI 49938
Phone: 906-932-1330
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (CT) (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 46.658768
Longitude: -90.048413
Directions
From Ironwood Mi., travel east on US 2 to Powderhorn Road, turn left onto Powderhorn Road and travel approximately 3 miles to CR 513, turn left onto CR 513 and travel approximately 8 1/2 miles to the Conglomerate Falls parking lot on FR 108.
Closest Town: Bessemer Michigan is 11 1/2 miles to the southeast.
Parking
The parking lot is clearly marked by a sign and has a paved parking lot.
Facility and Amenity Information
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Day Hikes Info
Located just 11 1/2 miles northwest of Bessemer, Mi., this waterfall can be accessed by a hiking trail that is 3/4 mile in length with a paved parking lot. The hiking trail will drop steadily as you near the riverbank. At the falls, the river separates into two sections, falling 40 feet around an island of conglomerate rock, which gives the falls its name. Old growth hemlock and hardwoods add to the natural beauty of the area. Gorge Falls and Potawatomi Falls can also be hiked to from Congolmerate Falls going north (downstream) along the river for 1/2 mile via the North Country Trail.
Fire Information: There are no fire rings or grills located at this site
Difficulty Level: Easy to Difficult
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