🏞️ Best Waterfalls Near Trout Creek, MI

If you're planning a stay at Two Rivers Motel & Cabins, you're already in prime territory for exploring the Upper Peninsula’s most beautiful waterfalls. Whether you want an easy-access photo stop or a hike through the woods, these local waterfalls are just a short drive away from Two Rivers Motel & Cabins.

🔎 Legend:

• 🟢 Easy – Flat, short, or paved trails. Suitable for families, beginners, or those with limited mobility.

• 🟠 Moderate – Some uneven ground, unmarked paths, or light elevation changes. Best for those with hiking shoes and basic trail experience.

  
  

📍 Bond Falls – Only 14.3 Miles Away

Location: Paulding, MI

Drive Time: ~20 minutes

Difficulty: 🟢 Easy to 🟠 Moderate

Bond Falls is often considered one of Michigan’s top and most iconic waterfalls—and for good reason. With a 50-foot drop spread across a wide rocky bluff, it's easily accessible by a scenic boardwalk that is perfect for all ages. For those more on the adventurous side, take a hike on the Bond Falls Loop on either side of the river.

Highlights:

• ADA-accessible boardwalks

• Multiple viewing platforms and a boardwalk

• Great for families and photographers

Directions:

To reach Bond Falls from Two Rivers Motel & Cabins, turn right onto M-28 west and continue to Calderwood Road just east of Trout Creek. Turn right onto Calderwood Road, and continue south and west until you take a slight right onto Bond Falls Road. Bond Falls Road will take you directly to the dam that forms Bond Falls Flowage and the upper part of Bond Falls.

Parking:

Parking is free at the upper part of Bond Falls, located by the Bond Falls Outpost; however, this access point is not wheelchair-friendly. The Michigan State Park entrance is just past the free parking at the upper part of Bond Falls. The State Park area offers access to the lower part of the falls, featuring viewing platforms and a boardwalk, and requires a Michigan Recreation Passport, which can be purchased on-site. The State Park parking area is closed for vehicles in the winter, but the upper parking area is available all year.

Bond Falls from the State Park area

📍 Agate Falls – 8 Miles Away

Location: M-28, west of Trout Creek

Drive Time: ~10 minutes

Difficulty: 🟢 Easy to 🟠 Moderate

This scenic waterfall (pronounced AGG-it) is nestled under an old railroad bridge and surrounded by thick forest. It’s a great quick stop for travelers heading east or west through the UP. For those more on the adventurous side, hike to the old railroad trestle and see the falls from above, or hike down below the falls for a spectacular view that's up close and personal

Highlights:

• Easy trail from the parking lot

• Nearby picnic area

• Gorgeous fall colors

Directions:

To reach Agate Falls from Two Rivers Motel & Cabins, turn right onto M-28 west and continue to the Agate Falls Roadside Park, just east of Trout Creek. The Roadside park is on the south side of M-28.

Parking:

Plenty of parking is available in the Roadside Park. This park is typically open from April 28th to sometime late in October, depending on the weather. Even if the gate for the Roadside Park is closed for the season, you can still park just outside the gate and walk in to see the falls.

Agate Falls in the Fall

📍 Duppy Falls – 7 Miles from Two Rivers Motel & Cabins

Location: US Forest Service Road 168, south of Kenton

Drive Time: Approximately 10 minutes

Difficulty: 🟠 Moderate

Duppy Falls is a tranquil, lesser-known waterfall on the Jumbo River, located in the Ottawa National Forest. The falls consist of three small drops over weathered volcanic rock along the Jumbo River, nestled among steep, forested hills. Accessing the falls involves a short hike through a forested area, making it ideal for those seeking a peaceful outdoor experience. The path to the falls was created by anglers and is very rustic and may be hard to find. You may need to cross over a small stream using an old 2x4. When you find the falls, don't forget to head upstream to see the additional waterfall drops.

Highlights:

• Secluded and serene setting

• Short hike through forested terrain makes for an easy but adventurous stop

• GPS/map highly recommended

• Trail is unmarked and can be muddy

• Opportunity to observe wildlife, such as deer and various wildflowers

Directions:

To reach Duppy Falls from Two Rivers Motel & Cabins, head east on M-28 toward Kenton. Turn right onto Forest Highway 16 and travel just over 5 miles south to a two track road.

Parking:

There is a rustic parking area with a trail down to the falls that is not always marked very well.

Duppy Falls in the spring

📍 Jumbo Falls – 2.7 Miles from Two Rivers Motel & Cabins

Location: South of Two Rivers Motel and Cabins, off Golden Glow Road

Drive Time: ~7 minutes

Difficulty: 🟠 Moderate

Jumbo Falls is a hidden gem on the Jumbo River, offering a smooth, rounded drop waterfall onto a calm river shelf. This quaint waterfall is tucked into towering pines and cedars. The hike to the falls is short—less than half a mile—but you’ll feel worlds away. It’s a great pairing with a visit to Duppy Falls, just a few miles downriver.

Highlights:

• Easy forest hike

• Cascading rock formations

• Trail can be muddy

• Often overlooked = very quiet

• Gravels Roads

Directions:

From Two Rivers Motel & Cabins, go straight across M-28 onto Golden Glow Road about 1.8 miles, and then turn left at the first intersection. From there, turn right at the fork in the road, which will cross the snowmobile trail and lead past an old sand pit. The trailhead, marked by a trout sign, will be just under a mile from the fork in the road.

Parking:

Park at the trout sign and follow the path on foot, heading upstream to the falls.

Jumbo falls in the summer

🏡 Make Two Rivers Motel & Cabins Your Adventure Base

After a day spent chasing waterfalls, unwind in a cozy cabin or motel room surrounded by the sights and sounds of the Western Upper Peninsula. Two Rivers Motel & Cabins is centrally located and perfect for waterfall adventurers, hikers, and UP road trippers.

✅ Clean, cozy cabins

✅ Minutes from Bond and Agate Falls

✅ Direct access to trails and forest roads

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💡 Travel Tip

Each season brings a different personality to these falls. Visit in spring for the highest water flow, or in fall for unbeatable color. Don’t forget your camera and bug spray!

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