Sandstone Falls
Located 13 miles northwest of Bessemer, Mi. the 1/4 mile trail to Sandstone Falls is short but steep, with a series of steps. Pace yourself and avoid over exertion. Although Sandstone Falls is not a large falls, the area is well worth visiting because of its varied rock formations and hollows carved out of sandstone and conglomerate rock by stream erosion over the centuries. Gorge and Potawatomi Falls can also be hiked to (upstream 1/2 mile) via the North Country Trail.
General Information
January 1 - December 31
Day use only: open sunrise to sunset
Address: E6248 US HWY 2 Ironwood, MI 49938
Phone: 906-932-1330
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (CT) (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 46.64997
Longitude: -90.05034
Directions
From Ironwood Mi., travel east on US 2 to Powderhorn Road, turn left onto Powderhorn Road and travel approximately 3 miles to CR 513, turn left onto CR 513 and travel approximately 10 miles to the Sandstone Falls parking area on FR 114.
Parking
Parking is available.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Day Hikes Info
Located 13 miles northwest of Bessemer, Mi. the trail to Sandstone Falls is short but steep, with a series of steps. Pace yourself and avoid over exertion. Although Sandstone Falls is not a large falls, the area is well worth visiting because of its varied rock formations and hollows carved out of sandstone and conglomerate rock by stream erosion over the centuries. Gorge and Potawatomi Falls can also be hiked to (upstream 1/2 mile) via the North Country Trail.
Difficulty Level: Easy to Difficult
Recreation Groups
