Tannery Falls, Munising

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Waterfall · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park

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Tannery Falls is a waterfall on Tannery Creek located near the city of Munising, Michigan. The Falls are also sometimes called the Rudy M. Olson Memorial Falls. The grave site of Rudolf Olsen can be seen on the path leading to the falls alongside a set of stairs. Tannery Creek flows behind a small residential area before reaching The falls which drop 40 feet (12 m) into an impressive sandstone canyon. There is a cave behind the falls. The level of water coming over the falls can vary greatly depending on snow melt or rainfall. Tannery Falls is one of the less-advertised and less-maintained falls in the area. For a number of years, the falls were under private ownership. The land around the area was purchased by the Michigan Nature Association which created a public nature preserve that includes the nearby Memorial Falls.

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By susancarolt

There was a sign at the road saying that google maps was wrong, the falls were closed to public access.

There was a sign at the road saying that google maps was wrong, the falls were closed to public access. more »
By R2118MIbryanb

Please know (and spread the word) that TANNERY and TWIN waterfalls are CLOSED until further notice - per- the property owners which is the Michigan Nature Association. Please check out their notice...

Please know (and spread the word) that TANNERY and TWIN waterfalls are CLOSED until further notice - per- the property owners which is the Michigan Nature Association. Please check out their notice... more »
By Piranha44

Hiked this and memorial falls the same morning. Fairly intense hike so know your limitations. Trailhead is on m58 at the intersection with Washington. There is a small parking lot on Washington...

Hiked this and memorial falls the same morning. Fairly intense hike so know your limitations. Trailhead is on m58 at the intersection with Washington. There is a small parking lot on Washington... more »

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By bryan holliman

This falls appears to be closed to the public. We navigated to the location indicated by Google Maps, but there were signs that the falls as well as Twin Falls were closed. Apparently on private property.

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By Ankur Jay

This waterfall has dried out and the trail no longer exists. Private property.

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By MsFlyingdove

I finally got to see this fall after missing it a few years ago, there is no place to park next to the stairs and one must park a distance and hoof it in,, I was THE ONLY person back there and the hike is precarious, bring hiking sticks and wear hike shoes or boots, very scary in spots where the trail gave away but once u get back there,,its "wow worthy" I spent some time going down and around the falls and taking photos,,, stupendous and very happy I finally got to see this!!

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By Derek Smith

Liked it. More of a hike than my wife wanted, but me and families we passed enjoyed it

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By Ben Raber

Great little hike a really cool waterfalls!

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