Updated July 2026
Dead River Falls
Dead River Falls is a series of cascades on the Dead River near Marquette, where the river drops roughly 90 feet over about a half mile, including several drops over 15 feet. The short trail is steep and rugged despite its modest length.
Before you go
Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check unknown for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dead River Falls drops about 90 feet. That makes it the 244th-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 66% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.
The Dead River Falls Trail reaches it about 1.8 miles (out-and-back), rated strenuous. The nearest town is Marquette. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with unknown for closures and current conditions.
spring. Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.
More Michigan waterfalls
- Agate Falls · 39 ft
- Bond Falls · 50 ft
- Chapel Falls · 60 ft
- Gorge Falls (Black River) · 34 ft
- Great Conglomerate Falls · 30 ft
- Greenstone Falls
- Hungarian Falls · 50 ft
- Laughing Whitefish Falls · 100 ft
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