Daredevil Kayaks Over Steep Northern Michigan Waterfall in Don’t-Try-This-At-Home Stunt

Jokes go back a couple of centuries about going over Niagara Falls in a barrel. How about going over Northern Michigan waterfalls in a kayak?

That's what one adventure seeker did recently and it was all captured on video.

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The spot was Interstate Falls as the snow and ice from the brutal winter of 2024-25 began to recede.

The falls are located on the Montreal River northwest of Ironwood. Access to the falls is from the Wisconsin side after a roughly 0.35 mile hike from a parking lot at US 2 just past US 51 across the Michigan line.

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Kayaker Jason Pientka was the one shooting the rapids and the 18 foot drop as the river meanders its way towards Lake Superior.

Here's what it looks like from a GoPro Pientka was wearing as he took 2 runs over the falls:

And here's the view from UP videographer Michelle Lutke who was along the river bank to capture the moment.

It should to without saying that this is a potentially dangerous stunt and should not be attempted by someone unfamiliar with the area or this style of outdoors sports. As one commented on social media:

The person must know those waters well. There are huge remains of trees wedged in the boulders just under the surface..