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 Barely Flowing Gomanche Falls Barely Flowing Letherby Falls Barely Flowing Middle Silver River Falls Barely Flowing Quartzite Falls Barely Flowing Ravine River Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Slate River Falls Barely Flowing Slide Falls Barely Flowing 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 Barely Flowing 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 Low Chipmunk Falls Low Daults Falls Barely Flowing Harley Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls River Falls Barely Flowing No Name Falls Barely Flowing Plumbago Falls Barely Flowing Power Dam Falls Barely Flowing Power House Falls Barely Flowing Upper Sturgeon Falls Barely Flowing Upper Silver River Falls Barely Flowing Upper Silver Falls Barely Flowing Tioga Falls Barely Flowing Dee Lundeen Falls Low 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 Barely Flowing Margeson Falls Barely Flowing Michigamme Falls (historical) Barely Flowing Lower Letherby Falls Moderate Quiver Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 78°F

Thu 80°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Fri 80°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Sat 76°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 76°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Mon 78°F Sunny Best
Tue 79°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 74°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Alpha

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Horse Race Rapids Moderate · 1200 cfs 41st percentile
  2. 2 Hydraulic Dam Falls Moderate · 1200 cfs 41st percentile
  3. 3 Long Slide Falls Moderate · 1200 cfs 41st percentile
  4. 4 Ford Dam Falls Moderate · 1200 cfs 41st percentile
  5. 5 Sturgeon Falls (historical) Moderate · 1200 cfs 41st percentile
  6. 6 Sand Portage Falls Moderate · 1200 cfs 41st 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

24 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft

Glidden Rapids

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

Chipmunk Falls

7.5 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

35.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 68 Waterfalls Near Alpha

Ravine River Falls waterfall

Ravine River Falls

40.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

15.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pemene Falls waterfall

Pemene Falls

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

Letherby Falls

47.7 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ely Falls waterfall

Ely Falls

17 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lower Letherby Falls

33.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bond Falls waterfall

Bond Falls

28.6 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Cataract Dam Falls waterfall

Cataract Dam Falls

15.5 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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