Waterfall Hikes Near Hancock, MI

4,526 residents
Detroit Time Zone
67 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hancock? There are 67 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Hancock. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 47.1367°N, -88.5979°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hancock

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

58 of 67 gauged

47 of 58 waterfalls near Hancock are flowing strongly today

Big Erick's Falls Roaring Big Falls Roaring East Branch Falls Roaring Ectasy Falls Roaring Forty Foot Falls Roaring Lower Falls Roaring Lower Letherby Falls Roaring Yellow Dog Falls Roaring West Branch Yellow Dog Falls Roaring West Branch Falls Roaring Turkey Neck Falls Roaring 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 Canyon Falls Low Lower Canyon Falls Low Ogemaw Falls Low Upper Falls Low Tibbets Falls Low Chipmunk Falls Strong Copper Falls Roaring Houghton Falls Roaring Hungarian Falls Roaring 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 Dumpy Falls Roaring Jumbo Falls Roaring Middle East Jumbo River Falls Roaring Upper East Tumbo River Falls Roaring Eighty Foot Falls Roaring Hogback Falls Roaring Lower Falls Roaring Middle Falls Roaring Upper Falls Roaring Hogger Falls Moderate Otter Falls Moderate Wyandotte Falls Moderate West Branch Sturgeon Falls Moderate Vista Falls Moderate Sturgeon Falls Moderate Irish Rapid Falls Roaring O Kun de Kun Falls Roaring Onion Falls Roaring

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 73°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 76°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 78°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 78°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 75°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Thu 68°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Hancock

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Ravine River Falls Roaring · 83 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Quartzite Falls Roaring · 83 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Silver Falls Roaring · 83 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Slate River Falls Roaring · 83 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Middle Silver River Falls Roaring · 83 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Middle Falls Roaring · 21 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hancock (8 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 Hancock (56 waterfalls)

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

Hungarian Falls waterfall

Hungarian Falls

8.6 miles away
In Isle Royale National Park
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Houghton Falls waterfall

Houghton Falls

11 miles away
In Isle Royale National Park
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

16.5 miles away
In Isle Royale National Park
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

16.6 miles away
In Isle Royale National Park
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Otter Falls waterfall

Otter Falls

16.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wyandotte Falls

15 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 67 Waterfalls Near Hancock

Hungarian Falls waterfall

Hungarian Falls

8.6 miles away
In Isle Royale National Park
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Houghton Falls waterfall

Houghton Falls

11 miles away
In Isle Royale National Park
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

16.5 miles away
In Isle Royale National Park
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

16.6 miles away
In Isle Royale National Park
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Otter Falls waterfall

Otter Falls

16.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wyandotte Falls

15 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Middle Falls River Falls waterfall

Middle Falls River Falls

17.3 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Power House Falls waterfall

Power House Falls

17.9 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Power Dam Falls waterfall

Power Dam Falls

21.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Eagle River Falls waterfall

Eagle River Falls

26.6 miles away
In Isle Royale National Park
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ogemaw Falls

25 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tibbets Falls

26.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

19.8 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sturgeon Falls waterfall

Sturgeon Falls

28.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
West Branch Sturgeon Falls waterfall

West Branch Sturgeon Falls

14.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Daults Falls

23.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Gomanche Falls

20.5 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Middle Silver River Falls waterfall

Middle Silver River Falls

4.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hogger Falls waterfall

Hogger Falls

23.8 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

26.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hancock

Are there free waterfalls near Hancock?

There are 46 free waterfalls near Hancock, including Big Erick's Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hancock?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Hancock, including Chipmunk Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hancock?

There are 56 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hancock, including Big Erick's Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hancock?

There are 58 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hancock, including Big Erick's Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hancock?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hancock is Big Erick's Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Hancock?

The tallest waterfall near Hancock is Eighty Foot Falls at 80 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hancock?

Yes, 33 waterfalls near Hancock have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hancock?

The closest waterfall to Hancock is Hungarian Falls, approximately 8.2 miles away.

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