Recently reopened scenic 40-foot falls with an accessible observation platform; plan a visit between mid-May and mid-October.
Michigan Recreation Passport required for vehicle entry
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Based on this listing's approximate location — see the note on coordinates below.
Per Michigan DNR: site typically open for vehicle access mid-May through mid-October depending on weather; trail access is open year-round but not groomed for snow/ice.
Agate Falls is a 40-foot waterfall located in a Michigan DNR scenic site near Trout Creek in the Western Upper Peninsula. The site has just reopened after recent construction work, making it a good choice if you’re in the area and want a short, easy visit to see a waterfall.
To reach the falls, you’ll need a Michigan Recreation Passport for vehicle entry to the scenic site. The trail is approximately one mile round trip and relatively easy to walk. The observation platform is wheelchair accessible, which makes this a solid option if you’re traveling with someone who uses a mobility device.
The site is typically open for vehicle access from mid-May through mid-October, depending on weather. If you’re planning a winter visit, the access road closes to vehicles, though you can reach the falls on foot if conditions permit. The ORV trail that once connected to the site remains closed following the recent construction, so plan your route accordingly.
Mid-May through mid-October, when the site is typically open for vehicle access; trail access is open year-round but not groomed for snow or ice.
Wheelchair accessible with observation platform access.
You're visiting in winter without a 4WD vehicle — the site closes to vehicle traffic, though foot access remains possible.
Michigan Recreation Passport required for vehicle entry
Via a 1-mile round-trip trail rated easy by the managing agency.
We track 4 waterfalls in Western Upper Peninsula.
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CLOSURE CHECK: Michigan DNR's own page and an Aug 21, 2026 DNR press release confirm Agate Falls Scenic Site reopens to visitors on Sept. 4, 2026 after a construction-related closure; the ORV trail above the falls remains closed (rerouted 18.6-mile detour), but the foot trail to the falls observation platform is open and described as accessible. Checked 2026-09-04. Height (~40 ft) and half-mile trail (doubled to 1.0 mi RT) are from the same page.
Checked September 2026.