This time of year, leaves in colorful fall colors crackle under the family members' feet as they walk and point out the area's features. The sound of rushing water filters through the trees, introducing the falls before they come into view. When water levels are high, a low roar greets visitors. At first glance, the falls are not highly impressive. The shallow canyon's walls appear draped in a gray cloth with horizontal pin stripes.
Streams make their way around the rocks before falling over each tier.
The water collects in small pools before rushing down another level, and another. The falls run from the west and drop a total of about 20 feet over 100 yards before the river re-forms. From the east and lower end of the waterfall, the true magnificence of the falls can be seen. Harry Pilarski said the spring melt results in a torrent of water filling the canyon. Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Geologist Tyrone Black said he visited the falls many years ago.