Abinodja Falls, Ogimawke Falls & Ogima Falls
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| Abinodja Falls |
Difficult to locate and difficult to hike to, this series of falls on Copper Creek just south of Porcupine Mountains State Park wouldn't be worth the trouble if the sights weren't so splendid. This is
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| Abinodji Lower Falls |
a beautiful, canyon-like area, with high banks relatively close to the river all the way down. The creek is walkable, as the only fast water is in the waterfall area. The waterfalls are on lumber company property. It is a steep climb; access might be easier through the second gated road and bearing right.
Just under seven miles north of Connorville, on County Road 519, turn east on a dirt road. A gate will block the road almost immediately. Park and walk the road.
About one half mile further, there is another gate straight ahead and a gateless right fork. The right fork leads to a house.
Just under seven miles north of Connorville, on County Road 519, turn east on a dirt road. A gate will block the road almost immediately. Park and walk the road.
About one half mile further, there is another gate straight ahead and a gateless right fork. The right fork leads to a house; the owner of the house stated there were no waterfalls upstream.
Following the river downstream, you'll pass four major drops: Abinodji Upper and Lower Falls, & Ogimawke Upper and Lower Falls, and then Ogima Falls.
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