Tibbet's Falls
The Sturgeon River enters a group of tough slate rock a few miles downstream from Canyon River Falls to form a series of low rapids and falls. Tibbet’s Falls sits on the south side of Baraga Plains just before the river starts a long sweep northwards. While the waterfall is small and spread out the area is pleasantly remote and has easy access from the North Country Trail.
Directions
Take Plains Road north from M-28 for 3.4 miles, crossing over Sturgeon River on the way, before turning left on a small sandy road. The first left fork will lead to a two-car parking area with a trail leading south to the river. Follow the trail downhill to the river, taking the first split right to view the falls from a downstream angle.
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Visits
Seen in June.
- swollen after recent heavy rains
While it travels over the same type of rock as Canyon River Falls, long slabs of grey slate, the drops are much smaller and spread out. It may be due to the recent heavy rains and swollen waters, but Tibbet's Falls looked more like a set of rapids than an actual waterfall. The North Country Trail is near here, with a section of it providing easy access to the river from our parking spot.
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