O Kun de Kun Falls

O Kun de Kun Falls is a waterfall of the Baltimore River north of Bruce Crossing, in Ontonagon County, Michigan.[1]

O Kun de Kun Falls
O Kun de Kun Falls from a distance.
LocationStannard Township, Ontonagon County, Michigan
Coordinates46.6489218°N 89.1503390°W / 46.6489218; -89.1503390 (O Kun de Kun Falls)[1]
Elevation919 feet (280 m)
Total height30 feet (9.1 m)
Number of drops2
Longest drop20 feet (6.1 m)
Total width20 feet (6.1 m)
Average width10 feet (3.0 m) to 30 feet (9.1 m)
WatercourseBaltimore River

The Falls

There are two drops that make up O Kun de Kun Falls. The North Country Trail parallels both of the drops and allows access to the site. The falls are part of the Ottawa National Forest and are administered by the United States Forest Service.[2] The falls are named after the Chippewa Chief O Kun de Kun (ca. 1760 - 1859) who was originally from the Ontonagon area.[3]

Upper Falls

The Upper Falls is a 10-foot (3.0 m) drop along the river. It is also sometimes referred to as Peanut Butter Falls.[4]

O Kun de Kun Falls

The lower of the two falls has a 20-foot (6.1 m) drop, with widths between 10 feet (3.0 m) and 30 feet (9.1 m) depending on the time of year. The North Country Trail follows the river and a suspension bridge crosses the river just after the falls.[5]

Access

The falls are approximately 1.3 miles (2.1 km) from US Highway 45. The North Country Trail runs past the falls in both gravel and boardwalk sections.[6] There is parking near the highway and camping sites near the base of O Kun de Kun Falls.[7]

Images
  • The Upper Falls.
    The Upper Falls.
  • O Kun de Kun Falls close to the base.
    O Kun de Kun Falls close to the base.
  • Baltimore River and suspension bridge from above the falls.
    Baltimore River and suspension bridge from above the falls.
  • Sign at US 45
    Sign at US 45

References
  1. "Feature Detail Report for: O Kun de Kun Falls". USGNIS. U.S. Department of the Interior. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  2. "O Kun de Kun Falls". United States Forest Service. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  3. "O kun De Kun Falls". Upper Peninsula Waterfalls. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  4. "O Kun de Kun Falls". gowaterfalling.com. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  5. "O Kun-de-kun Falls Hiking Trail". UP North Trails.org. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  6. Johnson, Matt. "Hike to O Kun de Kun Falls". The Out Bound. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  7. "O Kun de Kun Falls on Baltimore River". Waterfalls of the Keweenaw Area. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
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