Waterfall Hikes Near Alpha, MI

210 residents
Menominee Time Zone
68 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Alpha? There are 68 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Alpha. 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 46.0441°N, -88.3776°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Alpha

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

68 of 68 gauged

68 waterfalls near Alpha have live flow data today

Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) Barely Flowing Fumee Falls Barely Flowing Little Quinnesec Falls Barely Flowing Smalley Falls Barely Flowing Black River Falls Barely Flowing White City Falls Barely Flowing Black Slate Falls Moderate Gomanche Falls Moderate Letherby Falls Moderate Middle Silver River Falls Moderate Quartzite Falls Moderate Ravine River Falls Moderate Silver Falls Moderate Slate River Falls Moderate Slide Falls Moderate Bond Falls Barely Flowing Dumpy Falls Barely Flowing Jumbo Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Mex-i-min-e Falls Barely Flowing Middle East Jumbo River Falls Barely Flowing Upper East Tumbo River Falls Barely Flowing Breakwater Falls Low Bull Falls Moderate Daves Falls Moderate Eighteenfoot Falls Moderate Eightfoot Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Moderate Twelvefoot Falls Moderate Canyon Falls Barely Flowing Lower Canyon Falls Barely Flowing Ogemaw Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Tibbets Falls Barely Flowing Cataract Dam Falls Low Chicagon Falls Moderate Chipmunk Falls Moderate Daults Falls Moderate Harley Falls Moderate Middle Falls River Falls Moderate No Name Falls Moderate Plumbago Falls Moderate Power Dam Falls Moderate Power House Falls Moderate Upper Sturgeon Falls Moderate Upper Silver River Falls Moderate Upper Silver Falls Moderate Tioga Falls Moderate Dee Lundeen Falls Barely Flowing Ely Falls Barely Flowing Ford Dam Falls 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 Glidden Rapids Moderate Margeson Falls Moderate Michigamme Falls (historical) Moderate Lower Letherby Falls Barely Flowing Lower Mill Pond Falls Moderate Power Dam Falls Moderate Upper Mill Pond Falls Moderate Pemene Falls Moderate Quiver Falls Moderate Sturgeon Falls Barely Flowing Strong Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Independence Day

Chance Rain Showers · 89°F

Mon 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Tue 94°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 91°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 91°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Ind 89°F Chance Rain Showers Best
Sun 86°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Alpha

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Upper Mill Pond Falls Moderate · 320 cfs 59th percentile
  2. 2 Power Dam Falls Moderate · 320 cfs 59th percentile
  3. 3 Lower Mill Pond Falls Moderate · 320 cfs 59th percentile
  4. 4 Chipmunk Falls Moderate · 77 cfs 47th percentile
  5. 5 Chicagon Falls Moderate · 77 cfs 47th percentile
  6. 6 Margeson Falls Moderate · 452 cfs 46th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Alpha (17 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.

Chicagon Falls waterfall

Chicagon Falls

39.1 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft

Glidden Rapids

44.9 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft
Chipmunk Falls waterfall

Chipmunk Falls

12.5 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Alpha (47 waterfalls)

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

Margeson Falls

17.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 68 Waterfalls Near Alpha

Chicagon Falls waterfall

Chicagon Falls

39.1 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft

Glidden Rapids

44.9 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft

Michigamme Falls (historical)

42.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Margeson Falls

17.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Breakwater Falls

15.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chipmunk Falls waterfall

Chipmunk Falls

12.5 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Ford Dam Falls

43.5 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Upper Mill Pond Falls

30.1 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Lower Mill Pond Falls

30 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft

Horse Race Rapids

44.8 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hydraulic Dam Falls waterfall

Hydraulic Dam Falls

45.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) waterfall

Big Quinnesec Falls (historical)

45.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Strong Falls waterfall

Strong Falls

20.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tioga Falls waterfall

Tioga Falls

11.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fumee Falls waterfall

Fumee Falls

49.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
No Name Falls waterfall

No Name Falls

9.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Quinnesec Falls waterfall

Little Quinnesec Falls

47.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sand Portage Falls

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

Upper Sturgeon Falls

38.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Plumbago Falls

5.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Alpha

Are there free waterfalls near Alpha?

There are 38 free waterfalls near Alpha, including Black River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Alpha?

There are 17 easy waterfall hikes near Alpha, including Bond Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Alpha?

There are 47 dog-friendly waterfalls near Alpha, including Black River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Alpha?

There are 50 kid-friendly waterfalls near Alpha, including Black River Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Alpha?

The shortest waterfall hike near Alpha is Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Alpha?

The tallest waterfall near Alpha is Upper Falls at 50 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Alpha require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Alpha requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Alpha?

Yes, 43 waterfalls near Alpha have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Alpha?

The closest waterfall to Alpha is Chicagon Falls, approximately 7.6 miles away.

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