Are there fees or permits required for Middle Falls?

No, there are no fees required to visit Middle Falls.

Is swimming allowed at Middle Falls?

No, swimming is not allowed at Middle Falls.

Nearby gauge (East Branch Salmon Trout River) · 21 ft³/s · About average

Middle Falls

Q: Are dogs allowed at Middle Falls?

No, dogs are not allowed at Middle Falls. The land is private and closed to the public, so there is no public dog access.

Michigan

By Armen Suny · Last verified Oct 2026

LiDAR & 3D terrain

Also For 8 other waterfalls also named Middle Falls, see below

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No public access

Middle Falls isn't open to the public. There's no public trail or parking, so please don't trespass or park at neighboring properties. See public waterfalls nearby.

These falls are on Huron Mountain Club private land, which is closed to the public. There is no public trail or viewpoint.

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About Middle Falls

Nearby Falls Worth Visiting

Mulligan Falls (40 ft) lies 8.8 miles to the south.

Mulligan Falls

Frequently Asked Questions

🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Middle Falls?

❌ Dogs are not allowed
The land is private and closed to the public, so there is no public dog access.

Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?

🆖 No fees required

🏊 Is There Swimming at Middle Falls?

❌ Swimming is not allowed

When to Visit

spring summer fall

Seasonal Access

The best time to visit is Spring, Summer, and Fall. Winter access may be limited.

Safety Information

Water temperature is currently 40°F — cold enough to cause numbness quickly. Avoid prolonged water contact and use caution near the falls.

Current Water Conditions

Updated about 1 hour ago Roaring

These readings come from the USGS gauge on East Branch Salmon Trout River, 2.2 miles away, not on Middle Falls's own stream. Use them as a sign of whether the area is running wet or dry.

21 ft³/s

Current discharge — how much water is flowing

About average for this time of year

Very Low Low Normal High Very High

15 17 23 41

Based on 21 years of record

1.74 ft

Water depth at gauge

40°F

Dangerously cold

Risk of cold shock

7-Day Discharge Trend

What does this mean for your visit?

Flow is about average for this time of year. Water temperature is dangerously cold at 40 degrees F, avoid prolonged contact. Mineral content is typical.

Water Quality

139 µS/cm

Conductance

Dissolved minerals in the water

About This Gauge

EAST BRANCH SALMON TROUT RIVER NEAR DODGE CITY, MI

USGS 04043244

2.2 miles from waterfall

Drainage: 10 sq mi

Altitude: 1,025 ft

7-Day Flow Outlook

Based on the USGS gauge EAST BRANCH SALMON TROUT RIVER NEAR DODGE CITY, MI (3 km away).

High confidence

Roaring right now

21 cfs

→ Holding steady

Today

Roaring

21 cfs

8/10

Tomorrow

Roaring

18 cfs

9/10

Tue

Roaring

21 cfs

9/10

Wed

Roaring

20 cfs

9/10

Thu

Roaring

20 cfs

9/10

Fri

Roaring

21 cfs

6/10

Sat

Roaring

20 cfs

8/10

Best window: Tomorrow — roaring flow, mostly sunny (trip score 9/10).

Best time of year: this gauge typically runs highest from mid March to mid May, peaking in April.

How we calculate this

This is a transparent outlook, not a precise forecast. We take the waterfall's current flow strength (how it ranks against its historical normal for today, from the nearest USGS stream gauge), carry that ranking forward along the gauge's seasonal curve, and nudge it for forecast rain. Confidence is highest for the next day or two and falls further out. Always check official conditions and your own judgment before visiting — high flows can be dangerous.

Know when to go.

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Is Middle Falls Frozen?

Updated about 17 hours ago

Not frozen highs above freezing lately

Middle Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 37°F to 33°F.

Days below freezing: 0 of the last 14
Current cold streak: 0 days
Freezing days ahead: 0 of the next 7
Flow: 19 ft³/s

Winter safety. Frozen falls are the one waterfall trip with a documented injury pattern: falling ice, and ice-glazed rock and trail. Wear microspikes, keep well back from the base and from overhangs, and never walk out on ice over moving water.

Estimate from Open-Meteo daily temperatures at the falls, the LiDAR-measured facing direction, and the nearest stream gauge. It is a likelihood, not a report from the trail. See every frozen waterfall in Michigan.

Weather Forecast

The Terrain, Seen by LiDAR

Aircraft-mounted lasers measured this ground to within inches. Trees and buildings are digitally stripped away, leaving the bare shape of the land the water has carved.

1-meter lidar measures about 20 feet of drop in the ground within a few hundred feet of Middle Falls. Elevation at the pin is about 723 feet.