Rainbow Falls
A 1/2 mile hiking trail will take you from a paved parking lot to a stairway dropping down to an observation platform overlooking the scenic Black River and Rainbow Falls. The falling water (40 feet) creates a mist, and sometimes with the right angle of sunlight, produces a rainbow effect, which gives the falls its name. Rainbow Falls can also be viewed from the east side of the river. This side will provide the photographer with a better angle of the falls. Trail access to the east side begins after crossing the suspended foot bridge at Black River Harbor Picnic Area. This trail is 3/4 mile long via the North Country Trail. Black River Harbor Parking lot and picnic area can also be hiked to from the Rainbow Falls west trail (County Road 513). In September, one can watch as chinook and coho salmon make their upstream runs to the falls.
General Information
January 1 - December 31
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
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 10 1/2 miles to the Rainbow Falls parking area on FR 118.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Day Hikes Info
A 1/2 mile hiking trail will take you from a paved parking lot to a stairway dropping down to an observation platform overlooking the scenic Black River and Rainbow Falls. The falling water (40 feet) creates a mist, and sometimes with the right angle of sunlight, produces a rainbow effect, which gives the falls its name. Rainbow Falls can also be viewed from the east side of the river. This side will provide the photographer with a better angle of the falls. Trail access to the east side begins after crossing the suspended foot bridge at Black River Harbor Picnic Area. This trail is 3/4 mile long via the North Country Trail. Black River Harbor Parking lot and picnic area can also be hiked to from the Rainbow Falls west trail (County Road 513). In September, one can watch as chinook and coho salmon make their upstream runs to the falls.
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