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Sandstone Falls
Located 13 miles northwest of Bessemer, Mi. the 1/4 mile trail to Sandstone Falls is short but steep, with a series of steps. Pace yourself and avoid over exertion. Although Sandstone Falls is not a large falls, the area is well worth visiting because of its varied rock formations and hollows carved out of sandstone and conglomerate rock by stream erosion over the centuries. Gorge and Potawatomi Falls can also be hiked to (upstream 1/2 mile) via the North Country Trail.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Services begin May 15, 2022 until October 11, 2022 |
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| Area Amenities: | Parking |
| Open Season: | January - December |
| Usage: | Light-Medium |
| Best Season: | May - October |
| Busiest Season: | May - October |
| Water: | None |
| Restroom: | None |
| Operated By: | USDA Forest Service |
General Information
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 miles to the Sandstone Falls parking area on FR 114.
Parking:
Paved parking lot
Activities
Day Hiking
Located 13 miles northwest of Bessemer, Mi. the trail to Sandstone Falls is short but steep, with a series of steps. Pace yourself and avoid over exertion. Although Sandstone Falls is not a large falls, the area is well worth visiting because of its varied rock formations and hollows carved out of sandstone and conglomerate rock by stream erosion over the centuries. Gorge and Potawatomi Falls can also be hiked to (upstream 1/2 mile) via the North Country Trail.
| Status: | Open |
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| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Difficult |
Amenities
| Parking: |
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Location
