Trail Overview

Silver Falls Road is a state owned/ locally maintained, Level-2/ Level-3 forest access route with a surface composition of sand, dirt, gravel, and native material (ex: leaves, pine needles, pine cones, sticks, branches). This route branches off of Skanee Road, traverses through the Baraga Forest management land of the Huron Mountain Range, and ends at the Silver River and the Silver River Falls Waterfall.

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Difficulty

Gravel, dirt, and sand route typically unmaintained after rain or snow that may give rise to water crossings < 12” and obstacles such as tree/ tree branches and potential overflow from the Silver River.

History

Silver Falls Road in L'Anse, Michigan, is a short spur off Skanee Road leading to the historic Silver Falls on the Silver River. The area features remnants of local logging and slate/stone quarrying history tied to Baraga County's 19th-century industrial development, including old railroad bridge footings near the upper drops.

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