Hike-in Required
No
Open Year-round
Yes
ADA accessible
No
Guided tours
No
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Interstate Falls is a picturesque 18-foot-high waterfall near the cities of Ironwood, Michigan and Hurley, Wisconsin. The waterfall is on the Montreal River which serves as the border of Wisconsin and Michigan. The parking area for this waterfall is located off U.S. Highway 2 just east of Ironwood on Center Drive.

Access to the falls is quite easy via a well-maintained wide dirt trail. Dogs are allowed on this trail; however, ATVs, snowmobiles, and horses are not. It is about a third of a mile from the parking lot to the falls. The trail is level for the most part, except for a couple of small hills to navigate near the falls. There are several side trails along the way that lead to the river, but it is easy to follow the main trail. There is a viewing area at the top of the falls and a set of stairs lead to a very nice viewing platform below the falls.

Logistics + Planning

Preferable season(s)

Winter
Fall
Summer

Congestion

Low

Parking Pass

None

Pros

Easy access to a scenic waterfall.

Cons

Can be a little difficult to find the parking lot.

Pets allowed

Allowed with Restrictions

Features

Vault toilet
Fishing
Waterfalls
Near lake or river

Location

Nearby Adventures

Western Upper Peninsula, Michigan
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Nearby Lodging + Camping

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