Waterfall Week in the Keweenaw

Chase Peak Waterfall Season

May 6–9, 2026

The Keweenaw doesn’t do spring quietly. Massive snowmelt turns into roaring waterfalls, roadside pull-offs become front-row views, and the woods wake up fast. Waterfall Week is your excuse to get here first, catch waterfalls at their peak and feel the spring energy of the Keweenaw. Go on guided hikes, hit local events and check in to an easy-to-follow waterfall trail.

Waterfall Digital Passport • Schedule • Responsible Recreation • Plan Your Week

What to Expect

💧 Chase Waterfalls

• Discover waterfalls within short drives
• Many accessible by car or leisurely walks
• Peak flow = now

🥾 Get Outside (Your Way)

• Guided hike with Keweenaw Land Trust
• DIY routes via pass/map
• Options for all ability levels

🍻 Downtown Energy

• Waterfall-themed trivia, drinks, specials
• Shops + pop-ups tied to geology/nature
• Houghton/Hancock crawl vibe

🌲 Do It Right

• Slow travel, not checklist chaos
• Exercise your Leave No Trace expertise
• Support local conservation and historic orgs

The Waterfall Pass

• A mobile Digital Passport guides you to featured waterfalls, local stops and check-in points to seek out through the week.
• Free - no apps to download.
• Complete the pass and receive your official "Waterfall Wanderer" iron-on patch at the Keweenaw Welcome Center in Houghton! 

Featured Waterfalls

Know before you go! The Keweenaw Waterfall Trail is your starting point for chasing spring’s biggest flows - but it’s just the beginning. Some local favorites aren’t on the digital passport due to limited cell service required for check-ins. Use our Waterfalls page to map out even more stops along your route for those extra photo-worthy moments, and always recreate responsibly in areas with little or no service.

• Canyon Falls
• Wyandotte Falls
• Redridge Dam
• Houghton-Douglass Falls
• Hungarian Falls
• Conglomerate Falls
• Eagle River Falls
• Jacob's Falls
• Carnegie Museum of the Keweenaw—check out a curated waterfall exhibit! (Unavailable until Waterfall Week officially begins.)

Schedule

Wednesday (May 6)

• Waterfall Trivia at Small Craft (Starts at 7:00PM)
  • Let the evening flow at Small Craft. Join us for 90 minutes of friendly competition, cold drinks, and waterfall-inspired vibes. A steady stream of questions, a relaxed atmosphere, and just enough competition to keep things interesting.
  • Trivia takes place downstairs at Small Craft. Just show up with your crew, grab a drink, and let the knowledge flow.
  • Format:
    • 4 rounds of 5 questions
    • Teams of 2–6 players
    • A refreshing mix of themed and general knowledge trivia
    • Themes change weekly—like chasing a new waterfall each time
  • Prizes & Specials:
    • Winning team gets a $25 Small Craft gift card
    • $1 off draft beers from 7:00–9:00 PM

Thursday (May 7)

• Digital Pass Goes Live
• Carnegie Museum Waterfall Exhibit Opens (12 - 5 p.m.)
• Guided Houghton-Douglass Falls Hike (5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.) @ Parking Lot – Bring drinking water and waterproof boots or shoes.
• Waterfall Wine & Paint Evening @ Beviamo | 6 - 9 p.m. | Register

Friday (May 8)

• Carnegie Museum Waterfall Exhibit Open (12 - 5 p.m.)
• Waterfall Crawl – Try a New Bar or Restaurant in the Keweenaw
  • Participating Locations:
    • The Den – Blackberry Falls Duck
    • Beviamo – Waterfall Themed Drinks

Saturday (May 9)

• Hungarian Falls Trash/Trail Pickup (11 a.m.)
  • Meet at the top trailhead
  • Gloves and trash bags provided.
  • Bring drinking water and waterproof shoes or boots.
• Carnegie Museum Waterfall Exhibit Open (12 - 4 p.m.)

Responsible Recreation

• Stay on trails
• Respect private property
• Pack it in, pack it out—Love the Keweenaw and follow Leave No Trace principles!
• Water levels can be high and moving quickly and strongly – use cation

Plan Your Week

Plan your Waterfall Week like spring intends it - unhurried, unbothered, and a little wild. No bugs, no rush, even if the water is racing by. Let the roar of the falls wash the outside world clean and settle into the slower rhythm of the Keweenaw.