Moderately difficult trail on rolling terrain to a waterfall in Ottawa National Forest; no fee, free access.
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O Kun de Kun Falls is located in Ottawa National Forest near Bruce Crossing and features a moderately difficult trail on rolling terrain. The appeal here is both the waterfall and the forest setting.
The U.S. Forest Service rates this trail as moderately difficult due to distance and terrain, making it suitable for hikers with basic fitness. No official numeric height or distance is published on the USFS page, so expectations should be set based on the moderate difficulty rating. There’s no day-use fee — access is free.
The trail passes through varied terrain, offering a mix of hiking conditions. Spring through fall provide the most pleasant conditions, though the rolling terrain can be enjoyable year-round if you’re prepared for the season.
Spring through fall for best trail conditions; rolling terrain makes it pleasant year-round if conditions permit.
No fee or permit requirement was published on the managing agency's site when we last checked — confirm current conditions before you go, since these change.
The managing agency's page (linked below) has the current trailhead and route details — round-trip distance wasn't published when we checked.
We track 4 waterfalls in Western Upper Peninsula.
There are 2 other waterfalls we track in Ontonagon County. All Western Upper Peninsula waterfalls →
fs.usda.gov
USFS Ottawa National Forest recreation-site page, checked 2026-09-04. Trail described as 'moderately difficult' due to distance, on rolling terrain; no numeric height or mileage published on the official page (third-party sources cite ~20 ft and ~2.9 mi, not used here). Listed status: 'Site Open'; no closure notice found.
Checked September 2026.