Trap Rock River Falls

shore cement dam on a sluggish little river

Trap Rock River Falls is little more than an old dam near an abandoned township park. The short cement dam creates a uniform drop over the wide river with the exception of a slot cut in the middle, forming a small chute of water.

Directions

Turn down Bootjack Road on the north side of Lake Linden, driving .6 miles before turning left onto Trap Rock Road. Follow this for 4.7 miles up the valley. Turn right at Township Road for .4 miles, parking on the bridge. Falls are visible just upstream of the road.

Photographs

Visits

Seen in February and November.

February 28, 2009
The roads along the Trap Rock River were very windy and not well plowed. When I reached our next destination at the humble Trap Rock River Dam I wasted little time, fiddling with my camera and GPS without leaving the car.
November 24, 2008
Its hard to count this one as a waterfall. Still, being the only drop on a well-known river and once the main feature of a park, Trap Rock River Falls was worth the detour. The road is now a dead-end off of the main Valley Road, no park or main byway to bring people out anymore. I left Logan in the car and took a few pictures before we headed back to Houghton.