Waterfall Hikes Near West Ishpeming, MI

2,713 residents
Detroit Time Zone
104 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near West Ishpeming? There are 104 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of West Ishpeming. 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 46.4884°N, -87.7170°W

Map of Waterfalls Near West Ishpeming

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

95 of 104 gauged

60 of 95 waterfalls near West Ishpeming 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 Moderate Big Erick's Falls Strong Big Falls Strong East Branch Falls Strong Ectasy Falls Strong Forty Foot Falls Strong Lower Falls Strong Lower Letherby Falls Strong Yellow Dog Falls Strong Wylie Falls Strong West Branch Yellow Dog Falls Strong West Branch Falls Strong Turkey Neck Falls Strong Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) Roaring Fumee Falls Roaring Little Quinnesec Falls Roaring Smalley Falls Roaring Black River Falls Barely Flowing White City Falls Barely Flowing 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 Cataract Dam Falls Roaring Froling Falls Roaring Whitefish Falls Roaring Upper Chocolay Falls Roaring Chicagon Falls Moderate Chipmunk 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 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 Glidden Rapids Moderate Margeson Falls Moderate Michigamme Falls (historical) 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 Lower Mill Pond Falls Strong Power Dam Falls Strong Upper Mill Pond Falls Strong Pemene Falls Moderate Quiver Falls Moderate Rose Falls (East) Moderate Rose Falls (West) Moderate Sturgeon Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 75°F

Aft 75°F Sunny Best
Sun 78°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Lab 78°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 75°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 73°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Thu 68°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri 74°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near West Ishpeming

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Smalley Falls Roaring · 1110 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Fumee Falls Roaring · 1110 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Little Quinnesec Falls Roaring · 1110 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) Roaring · 1110 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Froling Falls Roaring · 97 cfs 96th percentile
  6. 6 Cataract Dam Falls Roaring · 97 cfs 96th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near West Ishpeming (23 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 West Ishpeming (77 waterfalls)

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

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All 104 Waterfalls Near West Ishpeming

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2.4 miles 350 ft
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2.4 miles 350 ft
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32.1 miles away
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2.4 miles 350 ft
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2.4 miles 350 ft
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2.4 miles 350 ft
35.2 miles away
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2.4 miles 350 ft
19.8 miles away
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0.6 miles 100 ft
23.9 miles away
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Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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2.4 miles 350 ft
35.7 miles away
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2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near West Ishpeming

Are there free waterfalls near West Ishpeming?

There are 68 free waterfalls near West Ishpeming, including Alder Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near West Ishpeming?

There are 23 easy waterfall hikes near West Ishpeming, including Alger Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in West Ishpeming?

There are 77 dog-friendly waterfalls near West Ishpeming, including Alder Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near West Ishpeming?

There are 81 kid-friendly waterfalls near West Ishpeming, including Alder Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near West Ishpeming?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near West Ishpeming?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around West Ishpeming?

Yes, 44 waterfalls near West Ishpeming have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to West Ishpeming?

The closest waterfall to West Ishpeming is Ely Falls, approximately 3.6 miles away.

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