Go See It

Agate Falls Scenic Site: Go See It

Nearly 40-foot cascade on the Middle Branch of the Ontonagon River, a half-mile walk from an M-28 roadside park, under a 1900 railroad trestle.

The facts

Address

Joseph F. Oravec Roadside Park, M-28, about 4 miles west of Trout Creek and 7 miles east of Bruce Crossing, Ontonagon County

From Marquette: 86.2 mi via US-41 N and M-28 W
Cost: The DNR page carries only its general Recreation Passport line for state campgrounds; no site fee is listed.
Season: Vehicle access typically mid-May through mid-October (DNR). Roadside park generally early May through late October. Trestle closed to walkers and ORVs during repairs (DNR, Aug. 21, 2026).
Hours: The trail is open year-round; trails and boardwalks are not maintained for snow and ice.
From the Bridge: 4 hr 11 min (249 mi) via US-2 W and M-28 W

Nearly 40-foot cascade on the Middle Branch of the Ontonagon River, a half-mile walk from an M-28 roadside park, under a 1900 railroad trestle.

Half-mile accessible trail through a tunnel under M-28 to a platform at the top of the falls.
The 1900 trestle is closed to pedestrians and ORVs until the DNR announces a reopening.
DNR contact 906-353-6558.

Verified October 5, 2026