Climbing Near Dodgeville, Michigan

The Keweenaw Peninsula has excellent rock and ice climbing. The crown jewel is Cliff Drive, which offers, secluded, 20-150+ ft. grey basalt cliff outcroppings. Awesome climbing experience in the isolated Keweenaw Peninsula. Great beginner crags and a handful of classics for the seasoned vet. Be aware of the private property boundaries along Cliff Drive. Watch for poison ivy and ticks. These two nasties are not pervasive but present. Loose dogs can get skunked, porcupined, or picked up by the sheriff. Some of the approaches and/or climbs might be vegetated due to a lack of traffic. Fall colors are amazing. Hopefully the Aurora Borealis will put on a show if you're camping in the Keweenaw. There are approximately 75 known and documented routes at Cliff Drive and there are new crags being developed, which will be added. Drive to the long pointy peninsula sticking into Lake Superior.

A public park in Tamarack city, Hungarian falls provides easy access to beginner and intermediate ice the Keweenaw Take M-26 north out of Houghton until you reach Tamarack City. Turn left onto 6th street and park at the bottom of Golf Course Road

Located in the picturesque Keweenaw Peninsula, Houghton-Douglass Falls offers one of Michigan's most iconic sights. The falls, plunging 110 feet into a rugged, forested gorge, create an impressive and challenging vertical playground for climbers. During the winter months, the falls freeze into a stunning ice flow, providing routes for all experience levels. The ice conditions can vary throughout the season. The main flow is fast-moving so watch for thin spots. Keep your head on a swivel as there is potential for icefalls, snowfall, and loose rock. Access to the base of the falls requires a short hike through snow and ice-covered terrain. The trail can be found by walking climber's left from the top. There are fixed ropes on the steeper sections of the hike. Watch your step and be careful that you don't slip down the steep slopes or off the cliffs. There have been multiple deaths due to falling off the cliffs at this location, so be extremely cautious! Once at the bottom, walk to the base of the falls by following Hammell Creek upstream. Be cautious of thin ice and fast-flowing creek water. In addition, Keweenaw weather can often be nasty, so come prepared for sudden snow squalls and gusty winds. This location also just became a new park operated by the Michigan DNR. It will also become a Veterans Memorial Scenic Site. Construction started in 2024 and will bring a new parking lot, restrooms, observation decks, and updated trails. Updates on this location will be regularly made. From Houghton, cross the lift bridge going North and follow M-26. After Lake Linden, take a 90-degree turn left. Continue for about 1.5 miles until you come across a sign with the name of the falls on the right side of the road. From Calumet, follow M-26 until you see the sign on the left side of the road.