A moderate 2.4-mile hike to a 60-foot waterfall with viewing platforms, but no dogs allowed.
NPS entrance pass required (Standard Pass $15-$25 depending on entry mode; America the Beautiful Pass accepted)
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Chapel Falls is a 60-foot waterfall in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore near Munising. The main trail to the falls follows an old roadbed for about 1.2 miles one way, making the round trip roughly 2.4 miles at a moderate pace.
The hike includes two viewing platforms along the way, giving you chances to rest and appreciate the water before reaching the main falls. The trail is moderately challenging but not extremely steep. One important note: the trailhead access road is primitive with potholes and washouts, so expect rough conditions getting to the parking area, especially after rain.
An NPS entrance pass is required for access. If you’re traveling with a dog, you won’t be able to bring it on this trail — pets are prohibited throughout the Chapel area. Spring through fall generally offer the best conditions for hiking this route.
Spring through fall when trails are passable; the trailhead access road is primitive with potholes and washouts.
You're bringing a dog — pets are prohibited on all Chapel area trails.
NPS entrance pass required (Standard Pass $15-$25 depending on entry mode; America the Beautiful Pass accepted)
Via a 2.4-mile round-trip trail rated moderate by the managing agency.
No — the managing agency's page states dogs are not permitted here (or on the specific trail/area needed to reach the falls).
We track 9 waterfalls in Pictured Rocks.
There are 8 other waterfalls we track in Alger County. All Pictured Rocks waterfalls →
nps.gov
NPS Pictured Rocks waterfalls page, checked 2026-09-04. NPS text: 'After a brisk 1.2 mile walk, hikers can view the 60-foot high Chapel Falls' — interpreted as one-way and doubled to 2.4 mi round trip (noted as an assumption). Trail follows an old roadbed with two viewing platforms. 'Pets are prohibited on all trails in the Chapel area.' Trailhead access road primitive with potholes/washouts. No closure notice found; closure check result: open.
Checked September 2026.