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.
Location	Stannard Township, Ontonagon County, Michigan
Coordinates	46.6489218°N 89.1503390°W / 46.6489218; -89.1503390 (O Kun de Kun Falls)[1]
Elevation	919 feet (280 m)
Total height	30 feet (9.1 m)
Number of drops	2
Longest drop	20 feet (6.1 m)
Total width	20 feet (6.1 m)
Average width	10 feet (3.0 m) to 30 feet (9.1 m)
Watercourse	Baltimore 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

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

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