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Explore Bond Falls - an Incredible Spot in the Western Upper Peninsula!
Ontonagon County, MI
Bond Falls Scenic Site is located in southern Ontonagon County and is about an hour’s drive from the Porcupine Mountains and Ironwood.
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Bond Falls drops 50 feet and is 100 feet wide!
Ontonagon County, MI
In total, Bond Falls Scenic Site sits on about 90 acres.
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In the warmer months, Bond Falls can be reached from an accessible boardwalk trail that has 6 viewing spots.
Ontonagon County, MI
From spring through fall, access Bond Falls Scenic Site through the parking lot managed by the Michigan DNR. A Michigan Recreation Passport is required to visit. In the winter, the parking lot is not maintained. You can visit the falls by parking at the Bond Falls Outpost, then walking or snowshoeing in.
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Bond Falls are natural but with a hydroelectric dam keeping the flow steady.
Ontonagon County, MI
Bond Falls are managed by the UP Power Company and is one of the most popular waterfalls in the Upper Peninsula for visitors.
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There’s a trail that goes all the way around the falls so you can see all its cascades.
Ontonagon County, MI
Bond Falls are part of the middle branch of the Ontonagon River, which runs over fractured rock creating its impressive cascades and falls. From Bond Falls, the river flows on to Agate Falls Scenic Site to the north, as it makes its way towards Lake Superior where it empties.
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It’s both family friendly and pets are allowed on a leash.
Ontonagon County, MI
If you hike to the top of the falls, there is a roadside park, picnic tables, other trails, and grills. There is a vault toilet available from the parking lot. However, the trail around the falls is not universally accessible.
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It’s open all year round & just as beautiful in the winter!
Ontonagon County, MI
If visiting in the winter, be careful on the path as it can be slippery. Bond Falls does not completely freeze over. And as a reminder, the parking lot & trails aren’t maintained in winter so please use caution.