Waterfall Hikes Near Painesdale, MI

330 residents
Detroit Time Zone
68 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Painesdale? There are 68 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Painesdale. 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 47.0435°N, -88.6715°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Painesdale

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

62 of 68 gauged

50 of 62 waterfalls near Painesdale are flowing strongly today

Agate Falls Roaring Dumpy Falls Roaring Jumbo Falls Roaring Middle East Jumbo River Falls Roaring Upper East Tumbo River Falls Roaring 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 Bonanza Falls Barely Flowing Canyon Falls Moderate Lower Canyon Falls Moderate Ogemaw Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Tibbets Falls Moderate 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 Eighty Foot Falls Roaring Hogback Falls Roaring Lower Falls Roaring Middle Falls Roaring Upper Falls Roaring Gleason Creek Falls Roaring Irish Rapid Falls Roaring O Kun de Kun Falls Roaring Onion Falls Roaring Sandstone Falls Roaring Hogger Falls Moderate Otter Falls Moderate Wyandotte Falls Moderate West Branch Sturgeon Falls Moderate Vista Falls Moderate Sturgeon Falls Moderate

Updated 35 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 74°F

Aft 72°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 74°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 78°F Partly Sunny
Lab 72°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 72°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 75°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Thu 68°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Painesdale

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Upper East Tumbo River Falls Roaring · 105 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Slide Falls Roaring · 89 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Slate River Falls Roaring · 89 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Silver Falls Roaring · 89 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Ravine River Falls Roaring · 89 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Quartzite Falls Roaring · 89 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Painesdale (9 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 Painesdale (58 waterfalls)

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

Otter Falls waterfall

Otter Falls

16.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hungarian Falls waterfall

Hungarian Falls

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

Wyandotte Falls

15 miles away
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
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

All 68 Waterfalls Near Painesdale

Otter Falls waterfall

Otter Falls

16.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hungarian Falls waterfall

Hungarian Falls

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

Wyandotte Falls

15 miles away
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
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
Hogger Falls waterfall

Hogger Falls

23.8 miles away
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
Middle Falls River Falls waterfall

Middle Falls River Falls

17.3 miles away
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
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
Vista Falls waterfall

Vista Falls

32.8 miles away
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

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
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

26.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Painesdale

Are there free waterfalls near Painesdale?

There are 49 free waterfalls near Painesdale, including Agate Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Painesdale?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Painesdale, including Agate Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Painesdale?

There are 58 dog-friendly waterfalls near Painesdale, including Agate Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Painesdale?

There are 60 kid-friendly waterfalls near Painesdale, including Agate Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Painesdale?

The shortest waterfall hike near Painesdale is Agate Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Painesdale?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Painesdale?

Yes, 37 waterfalls near Painesdale have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Painesdale?

The closest waterfall to Painesdale is Otter Falls, approximately 14.8 miles away.

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