Photo: Ian Shackleford · CC BY 3.0Nelson Canyon Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A block on Nelson Creek.
The details
- Type
- Block
- Watercourse
- Nelson Creek
- Coordinates
- 46.39205, -89.5788
About Nelson Canyon Falls
Nelson Canyon Falls is a 15-foot block in Michigan, on Nelson Creek.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Nelson Canyon Falls 5.8/10 — worth a detour. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
Before you go
The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.
Common questions
How tall is Nelson Canyon Falls?
Nelson Canyon Falls drops about 15 feet, in Michigan.
Where is Nelson Canyon Falls?
Nelson Canyon Falls is a waterfall in Michigan, at 46.39205, -89.5788.
Is Nelson Canyon Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 5.8/10.
Gear for the trip
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