Hungarian Falls facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hungarian Falls |
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The middle falls.
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| Location | Hubbell, Houghton County, Michigan, United States |
| Coordinates | 47°10′12″N 88°26′30″W / 47.1700000°N 88.4416667°W |
| Elevation | 696 ft |
| Total height | 90 ft |
| Number of drops | 3 |
| Longest drop | 50 ft |
| Average width | 5-10 ft |
| Watercourse | Dover Creek |
Hungarian Falls is a beautiful group of waterfalls. They are found along Dover Creek. This creek is located west of Hubbell, in Houghton County, Michigan. The falls are a popular spot in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. You can find them not far from State Highway 26.
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Discover Hungarian Falls
Hungarian Falls is not just one waterfall. It's actually a series of three different drops. The tallest single drop is about 50 feet high. When you add all three drops together, the total height of the falls is 90 feet. That's like falling from the top of a nine-story building!
What Makes the Falls Special?
The bottom part of Hungarian Falls is made of a special type of rock. This rock is called Jacobsville Sandstone. It's a common kind of rock found in this area of Michigan. This sandstone gives the falls a unique look.
Nearby Natural Wonders
Hungarian Falls is also close to another amazing waterfall. This is Houghton Falls. Houghton Falls is actually the tallest waterfall in Michigan. So, if you visit Hungarian Falls, you're near another cool natural landmark!
Images for kids
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The lower falls.
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The upper falls.
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Sign Marker at Hungarian Falls describing the Jacobsville Sandstone in the area.
