Waterfall Hikes Near Florence, WI

477 residents
Chicago Time Zone
61 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Florence? There are 61 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Florence. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 45.9266°N, -88.2463°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Florence

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

61 of 61 gauged

27 of 61 waterfalls near Florence are flowing strongly today

Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) Moderate Fumee Falls Moderate Little Quinnesec Falls Moderate Smalley Falls Moderate Black River Falls Barely Flowing White City Falls Barely Flowing Black Slate Falls Roaring Gomanche Falls Roaring Letherby Falls Roaring Middle Silver River Falls Roaring Quartzite Falls Roaring Ravine River Falls Roaring Silver Falls Roaring Slate River Falls Roaring Slide Falls Roaring Breakwater Falls Moderate Bull Falls Moderate Daves Falls Moderate Eighteenfoot Falls Moderate Eightfoot Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Moderate Twelvefoot Falls Moderate Canyon Falls Moderate Lower Canyon Falls Moderate Ogemaw Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Tibbets Falls Moderate Chicagon Falls Strong Chipmunk Falls Strong Daults Falls Roaring Harley Falls Roaring Middle Falls River Falls Roaring No Name Falls Roaring Plumbago Falls Roaring Power Dam Falls Roaring Power House Falls Roaring Upper Sturgeon Falls Roaring Upper Silver River Falls Roaring Upper Silver Falls Roaring Tioga Falls Roaring Dee Lundeen Falls Strong Ely 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 Glidden Rapids Moderate Margeson Falls Moderate Michigamme Falls (historical) Moderate Lower Letherby Falls Roaring Lower Mill Pond Falls Moderate Power Dam Falls Moderate Upper Mill Pond Falls Moderate Pemene Falls Roaring Quiver Falls Moderate Rose Falls (East) Moderate Rose Falls (West) Moderate Strong Falls Strong

Updated 42 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 75°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 79°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 77°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 73°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 80°F Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Thu 72°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Florence

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Middle Silver River Falls Roaring · 83 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Black Slate Falls Roaring · 83 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Ravine River Falls Roaring · 83 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Silver Falls Roaring · 83 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Letherby Falls Roaring · 83 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Slate River Falls Roaring · 83 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Florence (17 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.

Glidden Rapids

37.9 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft

Ford Dam Falls

35.3 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Florence (42 waterfalls)

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

Margeson Falls

26.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 61 Waterfalls Near Florence

Breakwater Falls

30.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Glidden Rapids

37.9 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft

Michigamme Falls (historical)

40.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ford Dam Falls

35.3 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Margeson Falls

26.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Horse Race Rapids

10.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hydraulic Dam Falls waterfall

Hydraulic Dam Falls

1.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) waterfall

Big Quinnesec Falls (historical)

1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fumee Falls waterfall

Fumee Falls

4.7 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Quinnesec Falls waterfall

Little Quinnesec Falls

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

Chicagon Falls

37.2 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft

Upper Mill Pond Falls

19.7 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Lower Mill Pond Falls

19.8 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft

Sand Portage Falls

3.9 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
Bull Falls waterfall

Bull Falls

3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft

Eighteenfoot Falls

2.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twelvefoot Falls waterfall

Twelvefoot Falls

1.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Eightfoot Falls

1.6 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

43.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Florence

Are there free waterfalls near Florence?

There are 34 free waterfalls near Florence, including Black River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Florence?

There are 17 easy waterfall hikes near Florence, including Bull Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Florence?

There are 42 dog-friendly waterfalls near Florence, including Black River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Florence?

There are 45 kid-friendly waterfalls near Florence, including Black River Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Florence?

The shortest waterfall hike near Florence is Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Florence?

The tallest waterfall near Florence is Upper Falls at 50 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Florence require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Florence requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Florence?

Yes, 37 waterfalls near Florence have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Florence?

The closest waterfall to Florence is Breakwater Falls, approximately 5 miles away.

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