Sandstone Falls is one of five named waterfalls on the lower Black River in Gogebic County, within the Ottawa National Forest's Black River National Scenic Byway corridor north of Bessemer. A short quarter-mile trail with stairs leads down to the falls.
The falls are fed by Black River. You'll find it in Gogebic, Michigan. It is protected within USFS – Ottawa National Forest.
This is a short hike waterfall: reached by a short trail, generally under about a mile each way. A short walk gets you to the viewpoint, so it works for most casual visitors and families. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 0.5 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Bessemer, the closest town.
When to go: spring. Like most waterfalls, Sandstone Falls runs highest after snowmelt or heavy rain and can thin out in late summer, so it's worth checking recent streamflow and the land manager's conditions page before a long drive.
