Miners River

Miners River
Miners River

Miners River near the outlet to Lake Superior
Origin Michigan
Mouth Lake Superior
Basin countries United States
Length 8 mi

The Miners River is a river in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is the largest river in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Miners River has its origin outside of the National Lakeshore, near Ginpole Lake in the Hiawatha National Forest, and flows for over 8 miles into Lake Superior[1]. Miners Lake and Miners Falls are found along the river. The river empties into Lake Superior at the western end of Miners Beach. It is popular for tourism and fishing.

View of Miners Falls along Miners River
View of Miners Falls on Miners River
Miners River
A view of Miners River below Miners Falls
Mouth of Miners River
A view of the mouth of Miners River at Miners Beach

See also

References

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