One of the best ways to bond with your family is to spend some time together in nature. Therefore, when you’re in the northern part of Michigan, head to Copper Adit Falls in Eagle Harbor so you and your family can enjoy this relatively quiet in-and-out trail that includes a waterfall, forest, and river. Curious to know more about this easy hike? Read on to learn what you’ll get to explore when you visit Copper Adit Falls in Michigan.

To get started exploring Copper Adit Falls, you’ll need to take US Highway 41 North if you’re coming from Munising, Michigan.

AllTrails/Matthew Friar The trail is also close to the coast of Lake Superior.

While most of the trail is fairly flat, the highest elevation on the hike is 278 feet.

AllTrails/Caitlin Buggia Aside from meandering along this mile-long hike, you and your family will come across plenty of spots to explore along the river on the trail.

Copper Adit Falls is only active during certain times of the year.

AllTrails/Matthew Friar

The water from the falls streams through the former Copper Falls mine and leads to remaining stamp sands from a once active mill.

AllTrails/Caitlin Buggia

Even when the waterfall has a light stream, it’s still fun to explore since it’s located in the middle of the forest.

AllTrails/Caitlin Buggia

In addition to the waterfall, the trail will take you and your family through a forest and picturesque vantage points like this.

AllTrails/Caitlin Buggia

As you can see, Fall is one of the best times of year to hit this scenic trail with your family.

AllTrails/Matthew Friar

 

AllTrails/Matthew Friar

The trail is also close to the coast of Lake Superior.

AllTrails/Caitlin Buggia

Aside from meandering along this mile-long hike, you and your family will come across plenty of spots to explore along the river on the trail.

After you and your family have spent time exploring Copper Adit Falls, how about hitting some other easy trails in the Great Lakes State? For ideas of where to go next, take a look at these popular hikes in Michigan.

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