Waterfall Hikes Near Houghton, MI

8,303 residents
Detroit Time Zone
69 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Houghton? There are 69 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Houghton. 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 47.1118°N, -88.5675°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Houghton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

60 of 69 gauged

37 of 60 waterfalls near Houghton are flowing strongly today

Big Erick's Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate East Branch Falls Moderate Ectasy Falls Moderate Forty Foot Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Lower Letherby Falls Moderate Yellow Dog Falls Moderate Wylie Falls Moderate West Branch Yellow Dog Falls Moderate West Branch Falls Moderate Turkey Neck Falls Moderate Black Slate Falls Strong Gomanche Falls Strong Letherby Falls Strong Middle Silver River Falls Strong Quartzite Falls Strong Ravine River Falls Strong Silver Falls Strong Slate River Falls Strong Slide Falls Strong Canyon Falls Roaring Lower Canyon Falls Roaring Ogemaw Falls Roaring Upper Falls Roaring Tibbets Falls Roaring Chipmunk Falls Moderate Copper Falls Moderate Houghton Falls Moderate Hungarian Falls Moderate Daults Falls Strong Harley Falls Strong Middle Falls River Falls Strong No Name Falls Strong Plumbago Falls Strong Power Dam Falls Strong Power House Falls Strong Upper Sturgeon Falls Strong Upper Silver River Falls Strong Upper Silver Falls Strong Tioga Falls Strong Dee Lundeen Falls Moderate Dumpy Falls Strong Jumbo Falls Strong Middle East Jumbo River Falls Strong Upper East Tumbo River Falls Strong Eighty Foot Falls Strong Hogback Falls Strong Lower Falls Strong Middle Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Hogger Falls Low Otter Falls Low Wyandotte Falls Low West Branch Sturgeon Falls Low Vista Falls Low Sturgeon Falls Low Irish Rapid Falls Strong O Kun de Kun Falls Strong Onion Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 68°F

Sun 78°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 78°F Partly Sunny
Tue 79°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 72°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Thu 68°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 74°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 72°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Houghton

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Tibbets Falls Roaring · 21 cfs 90th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Falls Roaring · 21 cfs 90th percentile
  3. 3 Ogemaw Falls Roaring · 21 cfs 90th percentile
  4. 4 Upper Falls Roaring · 21 cfs 90th percentile
  5. 5 Lower Canyon Falls Roaring · 21 cfs 90th percentile
  6. 6 Upper East Tumbo River Falls Strong · 107 cfs 85th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Houghton (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 Houghton (57 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
Middle Falls River Falls waterfall

Middle Falls River Falls

17.3 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 69 Waterfalls Near Houghton

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tioga Falls waterfall

Tioga Falls

3.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lower Letherby Falls

35.7 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Sturgeon Falls waterfall

Upper Sturgeon Falls

3.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Letherby Falls waterfall CC

Letherby Falls

23.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Haven Falls waterfall

Haven Falls

5.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver River Falls waterfall

Silver River Falls

26.7 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Forty Foot Falls waterfall

Forty Foot Falls

35.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chipmunk Falls waterfall

Chipmunk Falls

47.2 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Turkey Neck Falls

5.2 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Eighty Foot Falls waterfall

Eighty Foot Falls

2.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Onion Falls waterfall

Onion Falls

8.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

28.3 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
West Branch Yellow Dog Falls waterfall

West Branch Yellow Dog Falls

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

Upper Falls

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

Upper Falls

8.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hogback Falls

4.7 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Yellow Dog Falls waterfall

Yellow Dog Falls

31.3 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

1.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Irish Rapid Falls waterfall

Irish Rapid Falls

3 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Houghton

Are there free waterfalls near Houghton?

There are 47 free waterfalls near Houghton, including Big Erick's Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Houghton?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Houghton?

There are 57 dog-friendly waterfalls near Houghton, including Big Erick's Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Houghton?

There are 59 kid-friendly waterfalls near Houghton, including Big Erick's Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Houghton?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Houghton?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Houghton?

Yes, 33 waterfalls near Houghton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Houghton?

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

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