Waterfalls of the Keweenaw Area

Marquette County

White City Falls

narrow chute between two rocks

Shoved between two huge mounds of bedrock, the Middle Branch Escanaba River pours down a sharp drop into a wide pool to form White City Falls. A downstream island provides an excellent view up at the drop, although a nearby cabin complicates access.

Directions

Head south on County Road 581, southwest of Ishpeming. About 6 miles south of Ishpeming bear left onto County Road CG. At .9 miles bear left again onto County Road CCU. The cabin by the falls are at the end of this road, 2 miles down, but it is gated off (and private property). You could try crossing the river upstream and bushwhacking, though I’m unsure of that route.

Rating
2/5
River
Middle Branch Escanaba River
River System
Escanaba River
Height
4'
Width
6'
County
Marquette County
Closest Town
Ely
Location
46.39015, -87.71900
Elevation
1377'