Alder Falls
Michigan · height not recorded · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Alder Falls is a waterfall in Marquette County, Michigan. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Alder Falls sits in Marquette County, Michigan. The base sits at roughly 800 feet of elevation. Drive time is about 4 minutes from Big Bay. Visitor counts are low — expect to have the falls largely to yourself. Source records come from USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Falls (this page) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bushy Creek Falls | 3 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Yellow Dog Falls | 4 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Lower Big Pup Falls | 4 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Big Pup Falls | 5 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Lower Falls | 5 mi | — | — | — | — |
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How far is Alder Falls from a major city?
Alder Falls is 3 miles from Big Bay (about 4 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
46.7794, -87.7106
Sources and live status
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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