Summary: O-Kun-De-Kun Falls is the wildest of several scenic falls in Ontonagon County. If you are looking for a nice hike and a chance to get away from crowds and fences, O-Kun-De-Kun Falls is a must see. One of the few plunge falls around Lake Superior. |
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During this year’s 2015 trip, the two RV Gypsies were able to visit several waterfalls in Michigan. One of the most impressive hikes was the trip to O-Kun-De-Kun Falls, located north of Bruce Crossing in Michigan. While the hike had its challenges, and it was a hot day, this was a nice hike. The trail to O-Kun-de-Kun Falls began at a parking lot just off M-45, and continued through the woods alongside the Baltimore River for just over a mile. The trail was well marked and easy to follow, and it is also part of the North Country Trail.
Where needed, planks were in place to avoid rough or muddy areas. So, Lee walked the plank and over the mud he goes. |
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The Baltimore River was a beautiful creamy peanut butter brown in color. |
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As usual, Karen wet her hiking rag in the river and used it to cool down. |
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A little over a mile into this scenic hike, the Baltimore River drops 10 feet over stone ledges to form the scenic Upper Falls (also referred to as the Creamy Peanut Butter Slide). The two RV Gypsies thought they had reached O-Kun-De-Kun Falls, but it was not until the next day that they learned they had only reached the smaller falls. In order to reach O-Kun-De-Kun Falls, they would have had to cross over a suspension bridge just below this falls. It should be noted on the signs at the beginning of the trail that there are actually two falls. |
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