Waterfall Hikes Near Gwinn, MI

1,370 residents
Detroit Time Zone
71 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Gwinn? There are 71 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Gwinn. 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 46.2858°N, -87.4425°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Gwinn

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

63 of 71 gauged

24 of 63 waterfalls near Gwinn are flowing strongly today

Alder Falls Strong Big Garlic River Falls Strong Big Pup Falls Strong Bushy Creek Falls Strong Eighty Foot Falls Strong Hogback Falls Strong Lower Falls Strong Middle Falls Strong Mulligan Falls Strong Pinnacle Falls Strong Yellow Dog River Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Au Train Falls Strong Haymeadows Falls Strong Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) Roaring Fumee Falls Roaring Little Quinnesec Falls Roaring Black River Falls Barely Flowing White City Falls Barely Flowing Cataract Dam Falls Roaring Froling Falls Roaring Whitefish Falls Roaring Upper Chocolay Falls Roaring Chandler Falls Moderate Chipmunk Falls Moderate Dead River Falls Moderate Holeyoke Falls Moderate Laughing Whitefish Falls Moderate Little Garlic Falls Moderate Lower Carp River Falls Moderate Morgan Falls Moderate Reany Falls Moderate Rock River Falls Moderate Silver Falls Moderate Trestle Falls Moderate Dee Lundeen Falls Moderate Ely Falls Barely Flowing Schweitzer Falls Barely Flowing Warner Falls Barely Flowing Upper Carp River Falls Barely Flowing Tiger Falls Barely Flowing Forty Foot Falls Moderate Yellow Dog Falls Moderate Wylie Falls Moderate West Branch Yellow Dog Falls Moderate Turkey Neck Falls Moderate Glidden Rapids Moderate Margeson Falls Moderate Michigamme Falls (historical) Moderate Hydraulic Dam Falls Moderate Piers Gorge Falls Moderate Sand Portage Falls Moderate Sturgeon Falls (historical) Moderate Lower Mill Pond Falls Strong Power Dam Falls Strong Upper Mill Pond Falls Strong Pemene Falls Moderate Quiver Falls Moderate Rapid River Falls Moderate Rose Falls (East) Moderate Rose Falls (West) Moderate

Updated 24 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 70°F

Aft 77°F Sunny
Sun 79°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Lab 79°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 77°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 78°F Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Thu 70°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 75°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Gwinn

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Upper Chocolay Falls Roaring · 97 cfs 95th percentile
  2. 2 Whitefish Falls Roaring · 97 cfs 95th percentile
  3. 3 Cataract Dam Falls Roaring · 97 cfs 95th percentile
  4. 4 Froling Falls Roaring · 97 cfs 95th percentile
  5. 5 Little Quinnesec Falls Roaring · 1020 cfs 94th percentile
  6. 6 Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) Roaring · 1020 cfs 94th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Gwinn (20 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Gwinn (51 waterfalls)

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

Lower Carp River Falls waterfall

Lower Carp River Falls

29.7 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Upper Chocolay Falls

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

Morgan Falls

49.3 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 71 Waterfalls Near Gwinn

Cataract Dam Falls waterfall

Cataract Dam Falls

37.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Froling Falls

4.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Carp River Falls waterfall

Lower Carp River Falls

29.7 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Upper Chocolay Falls

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

Morgan Falls

49.3 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tiger Falls waterfall

Tiger Falls

13.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Schweitzer Falls waterfall

Schweitzer Falls

4.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Warner Falls waterfall

Warner Falls

12.7 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dead River Falls waterfall

Dead River Falls

8.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Reany Falls waterfall

Reany Falls

34.3 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Trestle Falls waterfall

Trestle Falls

49 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Holeyoke Falls

35.3 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
White City Falls waterfall

White City Falls

19.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Carp River Falls waterfall

Upper Carp River Falls

7.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ely Falls waterfall

Ely Falls

16.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Black River Falls waterfall

Black River Falls

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

Whitefish Falls

31 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Laughing Whitefish Falls waterfall

Laughing Whitefish Falls

22.2 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Rose Falls (West) waterfall

Rose Falls (West)

44.6 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Rose Falls (East) waterfall

Rose Falls (East)

43.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Gwinn

Are there free waterfalls near Gwinn?

There are 46 free waterfalls near Gwinn, including Alder Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Gwinn?

There are 20 easy waterfall hikes near Gwinn, including Alger Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Gwinn?

There are 51 dog-friendly waterfalls near Gwinn, including Alder Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Gwinn?

There are 54 kid-friendly waterfalls near Gwinn, including Alder Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Gwinn?

The shortest waterfall hike near Gwinn is Alder Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Gwinn?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Gwinn?

Yes, 28 waterfalls near Gwinn have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Gwinn?

The closest waterfall to Gwinn is Cataract Dam Falls, approximately 4.4 miles away.

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