Small waterfall accessible via easy beach walk and stairs; dog-friendly but requires an NPS entrance pass.
NPS entrance pass required (Standard Pass $15-$25 depending on entry mode; America the Beautiful Pass accepted)
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Based on this listing's approximate location — see the note on coordinates below.
Elliot Falls is a small waterfall located at the east end of Miners Beach in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The approach is straightforward — a short walk from the parking lot followed by a staircase down to the beach.
The hike itself is easy and quick, making this a good option if you’re short on time or want a casual experience. Leashed dogs are allowed, so it’s a solid choice if you’re traveling with a pet. The tradeoff is that the staircase to the beach means this falls isn’t accessible for visitors using wheelchairs or with significant mobility limitations.
An NPS entrance pass ($15–$25) is required for access to the lakeshore. The falls is reachable year-round when conditions permit, though spring through fall offer the easiest approach.
Year-round when lake access is passable; easier during spring through fall.
NOT wheelchair accessible due to beach staircase.
You need wheelchair accessibility — there's a staircase down to the beach that is not wheelchair accessible.
NPS entrance pass required (Standard Pass $15-$25 depending on entry mode; America the Beautiful Pass accepted)
The managing agency's page (linked below) has the current trailhead and route details — round-trip distance wasn't published when we checked.
Yes, per the managing agency's own page — but check current leash rules before you go.
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. Small waterfall at the east end of Miners Beach reached via a short walk from the parking lot and a staircase down to the beach. 'Leashed pets allowed.' No numeric height published. No closure noted; closure check result: open.
Checked September 2026.