Potawatomi Falls is very close to Gorge Falls, which I just mentioned talked about. Gorge Falls is narrow. Potawatomi Falls is wildly different, even though it is less than a quarter of a mile upstream. It’s very difficult to gauge size from afar, so maybe the waterfall isn’t as wide as I think, but it’s still pretty wide. The width of the falls does vary on the time of year. In times of low flow, the waterfall is probably 25’+ wide. In high flow, the width of the falls almost triples, as the water flows over a much larger area. Here’s a picture in high flow.

There are two different ways to view the falls: park at one of the beginning or ending falls (Great Conglomerate Falls or Rainbow Falls) and take the hike past all of the falls. Roundtrip, I’m guessing that’s at least 6 miles? Or you can drive and walk to each of the falls separately (Potowatomi and Gorge are at the same parking area). This may be just as long, as some of the hikes to each separate falls are 3/4+ miles one-way.

Directions:

1. From US-2, turn north onto Gogebic County Road 513.
2. Head north on CR-513 for about 13 miles, where you will notice the first waterfall (the furtherst upstream), Great Conglomerate Falls. You can park there to access all of the falls on one trail.
3. You can also pass that parking lot and head to the next parking area, which will be for both Gorge Falls and Potowatomi Falls.
4. From the parking area, it can get a little confusing, at least it was for me. Gorge Falls is further downstream, so you should head to the left. It’s actually a rather short walk to this falls if you find the right trail quickly. You may also end up at Potowatomi Falls, like I did, which you can distinguish since it is MUCH, MUCH larger!

Accessibility: 9/10 (easy)
Height: 40′
Length of Hike: 0.3 miles round-trip

Potawatomi Falls in August 2008

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