Waterfall Hikes Near Escanaba, MI

12,403 residents
Detroit Time Zone
31 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The Upper Peninsula spoils Escanaba with thirty one falls inside the radius, most of them short flat walks. Rapid River Falls takes a tenth of a mile of walking. Laughing Whitefish Falls, north toward Lake Superior, slides about 100 feet down a layered rock face at the end of a mile. Haymeadows and Whitefish Falls each run a mile too. Every listed trail here allows dogs, and the snowmelt weeks of April and May turn all of these rivers loud.

Located at 45.7477°N, -87.0900°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Escanaba

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

29 of 31 gauged

7 of 29 waterfalls near Escanaba are flowing strongly today

Au Train Falls Moderate Haymeadows Falls Moderate Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) Moderate Fumee Falls Moderate Little Quinnesec Falls Moderate Smalley Falls Moderate Cataract Dam Falls Moderate Froling Falls Moderate Whitefish Falls Moderate Upper Chocolay Falls Moderate Chandler Falls Roaring Ford Dam Falls Moderate Horse Race Rapids Moderate Hydraulic Dam Falls Moderate Long Slide Falls Moderate Piers Gorge Falls Moderate Sand Portage Falls Moderate Sturgeon Falls (historical) Moderate Laughing Whitefish Falls Roaring Rock River Falls Roaring Silver Falls Roaring Lower Mill Pond Falls Moderate Power Dam Falls Moderate Upper Mill Pond Falls Moderate Pemene Falls Moderate Quiver Falls Moderate Rapid River Falls Strong Rose Falls (East) Strong Rose Falls (West) Strong

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 78°F

Aft 76°F Mostly Cloudy
Sat 78°F Sunny Best
Sun 78°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 77°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 74°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 82°F Rain Showers Likely
Thu 76°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Escanaba

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Rock River Falls Roaring · 202 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 Silver Falls Roaring · 202 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Laughing Whitefish Falls Roaring · 202 cfs 96th percentile
  4. 4 Chandler Falls Roaring · 64 cfs 95th percentile
  5. 5 Sand Portage Falls Strong · 1180 cfs 81st percentile
  6. 6 Piers Gorge Falls Strong · 1180 cfs 81st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Escanaba (11 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Rose Falls (West) waterfall

Rose Falls (West)

44.6 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Whitefish Falls waterfall

Whitefish Falls

31 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Escanaba (20 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Chandler Falls waterfall

Chandler Falls

33.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rose Falls (East) waterfall

Rose Falls (East)

43.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rapid River Falls waterfall

Rapid River Falls

10.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Haymeadows Falls

16.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 31 Waterfalls Near Escanaba

Chandler Falls waterfall

Chandler Falls

33.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rose Falls (East) waterfall

Rose Falls (East)

43.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rapid River Falls waterfall

Rapid River Falls

10.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rose Falls (West) waterfall

Rose Falls (West)

44.6 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

Haymeadows Falls

16.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Whitefish Falls waterfall

Whitefish Falls

31 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Power Dam Falls waterfall

Power Dam Falls

15.9 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft
Laughing Whitefish Falls waterfall

Laughing Whitefish Falls

22.2 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Sturgeon Falls (historical)

41.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Quiver Falls

5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

Upper Chocolay Falls

36 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pemene Falls waterfall

Pemene Falls

15.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Piers Gorge Falls waterfall

Piers Gorge Falls

45.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rock River Falls waterfall

Rock River Falls

24.8 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sand Portage Falls

3.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Long Slide Falls waterfall

Long Slide Falls

11 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Smalley Falls waterfall

Smalley Falls

43 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft
Au Train Falls waterfall

Au Train Falls

39 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Little Quinnesec Falls waterfall

Little Quinnesec Falls

3.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

23 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Escanaba

Are there free waterfalls near Escanaba?

There are 18 free waterfalls near Escanaba, including Au Train Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Escanaba?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Escanaba, including Au Train Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Escanaba?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Escanaba, including Au Train Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Escanaba?

There are 22 kid-friendly waterfalls near Escanaba, including Au Train Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Escanaba?

The shortest waterfall hike near Escanaba is Au Train Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Escanaba?

The tallest waterfall near Escanaba is Laughing Whitefish Falls at 100 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Escanaba?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Escanaba have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Escanaba?

The closest waterfall to Escanaba is Chandler Falls, approximately 4.2 miles away.

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