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Recreation Region: Bessemer Ranger District

Yondota Falls

Yondota Falls, located just 3 1/2 miles north of Marenisco Mi., on the Bessemer Ranger District, is a series of falls, so be sure you walk far enough to see them all. The trail is not long, but does drop in elevation along the river, so the uphill return hike may make this a moderately difficult trail.

General Information

January 1 - December 31

No fees.

Offices: SO and Bessemer

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: 46.0435201

Longitude: -88.85050253

Directions

From Marenisco, Mi., travel east on US 2 approximately .2 miles to CR 523, turn left onto CR 523 and travel approximately 3 ¼ miles to Yondota Falls. The trailhead is on the north side of the Presque Isle River Bridge.

From Bessemer, Mi., travel east on US 2 approximately 19 miles to CR 523, turn left onto CR 523 and travel approximately 3 ¼ miles to Yondota Falls. The trailhead is on the north side of the Presque Isle River Bridge.

From Watersmeet, Mi., travel approximately 23 miles west on US 2 to CR 523, turn right onto CR 523 and travel approximately 3 ¼ miles to Yondota Falls. The trailhead is on the north side of the Presque Isle River Bridge.

 

Closest Towns: Marenisco, Mi., is 3 miles to the south.

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

Yondota Falls trail is about 1/2 mile that does drop in elevation along the river so the uphill climb back out could make this trail a moderately difficult trail. As you travel the trail you will be able to view a series of small waterfalls.

Difficulty Level: Easy to More Difficult

Recreation Groups

The view behind a waterfall
The combination of topography and thousands of miles of rivers and streams have created hundreds of waterfalls throughout the Upper Peninsula.

Last updated March 26th, 2025