Ogemaw Falls
Located near the old prison camp on Baraga Plains, Ogemaw Falls is a picturesque drop not far from US-41. The creek empties out a small pond south of Baraga Plains Road before pouring over volcanic rock to form a cascading plunge and long slide down a pillow of rock. The walk is short and easy enough for most people to enjoy.
Directions
Take Baraga Plains Road west from US-41 for 3.5 miles. Park directly after the pond on the left side of the road. Follow the road back until you find the culvert emptying the pond under the road and follow this creek downstream to the falls. East side of the creek is easier to follow than the west.
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Visits
Seen in April, June and November.
- not swollen with spring melt
Today I took both Cory and Katie on the easy route, following the creek in from the road downstream to the falls instead of following the two-track that climbs quickly up the hillside. The little waterfall did not disappoint, even if it wasn't swollen with spring melt, and the three of us meandered around below the drops exploring and chatting and enjoying the cool little valley around the waterfalls.
Parking near the side of the road by the old Baraga Prison Camp we headed over to Ogemaw Falls, a tiny drop that was wonderfully exposed thanks to the dying undergrowth.
I went alone, finding a unique waterfall at the bottom of a lush green valley. While I was down searching for Ogemaw Falls a small bear cub had wandered onto the path, and Katie had to struggle to pull Logan back down to the vehicle.
Comments
2 comments
Hello!
Have been up from Chicago 13 times now, in early fall, for all the splendor. And this was my first time visiting this little gem (as shown on this nice site 😉 ).
Very worthwhile and isolated, with small levels of complexity. And with the lagging foliage now "picking up steam" (colder overnights), you have bonus material.
Also, space permitting, you can simply park right at stated pond; the sign for falls is directly across the road, on the west side, but small. So, don't miss it. Then, carefully work your way through the forest.
A nice little gem, which gives you a lot of solitude as well 😊
Sincerely,
Bob Collins
Great to hear from you, Bob! And glad to hear that the fall colors are starting to come in.
There's a sign there now, eh? I know of some people (me) who tried coming down from the very steep western bank before. Now that there's a sign there hopefully that won't happen as much.
Thanks sir!
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