Spray Falls

Spray Falls shoots out from the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore's edge into the vast Lake Superior rather than plummeting into the river below. You must see Spray Falls to believe it. It is easy to understand how the falls received their name given the water's spraying motion along the Michigan coast.

A great spot for photographers is Spray Falls. On a clear day, Spray Falls' white, flowing streams contrast with Lake Superior's turquoise water, which is surrounded by sandstone cliffs.

A three-mile roundtrip journey on the North Country National Scenic Trail will bring you to a vantage point from where you can see the falls. You may walk right up to the edge of the falls because the Lakeshore Trail crosses directly over its top. Be cautious because several areas of the cliffs are dangerously undermined. A secure vantage point with a nice, though the faraway, side view of the falls is located about 1/4 mile east of the falls. The lookout is designated with a sign. Better still, take a lake cruise to Spray Falls' base.

Location: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Michigan