Gorge and Potawatomi Falls (Black River)

Gorge Falls and Potawatomi Falls are two beautiful waterfalls on Black River in Gogebic County, Michigan.  The waterfalls are located in Black River Harbor Recreation Area in Ottawa National Forest.

Hike Length: 0.4 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Black River Harbor Recreation Area (Bessemer Ranger District of Ottawa National Forest)
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (2)
Crowds: High
Warnings: None
Trailhead GPS: 46.63980,-90.05176
Waterfall GPS: 46.64030,-90.05021 (Gorge Falls), 46.63795,-90.05147 (Potawatomi Falls)

Directions:

From Bessemer, head west on US-2 for about 1.5 miles and turn right on Powderhorn Road.  Drive 3 miles and turn left on Black River Road.  Follow this road for 9.7 miles and turn right at the trailhead parking for Gorge & Potawatomi Falls.

Map:

Hike Description:

From the parking area, a trail leads down to an overlook for Gorge Falls.

The North County Trail runs through this area.  Go south for about 0.1 miles to an overlook for Potawatomi Falls.

Blog Entries:

25-Aug-2020: Pictured Rocks

External Links:

US Forest Service website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ottawa/recreation/recarea/?recid=13946