At the northeast edge of Flint, where the Flint River flows southwest through Genesee County and swells to form Mott Lake, you'll find Stepping Stone Falls.

Tall concrete polygon columns and other irregular shapes stacked on different levels form the falls. The river flows around them creating a roaring splash. Walkways and overlooks allow visitors to the park close-up views.

The falls and the accompanying 1,000-foot-long spillway dam were constructed at the same time, forming the 650-acre C.S. Mott Lake and one of the first Genesee County parks.

Charles Stewart Mott, a wealthy engineer and entrepreneur who served on the General Motors' board of directors for 60 years and took a large interest in the Flint area throughout his life, was instrumental in the development of Genesee County p

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