Waterfall Hikes Near Big Bay, MI

468 residents
Detroit Time Zone
76 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Big Bay? There are 76 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Big Bay. 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 46.8145°N, -87.6997°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Big Bay

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

71 of 76 gauged

26 of 71 waterfalls near Big Bay are flowing strongly today

Alder Falls Moderate Big Garlic River Falls Moderate Big Pup Falls Moderate Bushy Creek Falls Moderate Eighty Foot Falls Moderate Hogback Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate Mulligan Falls Moderate Pinnacle Falls Moderate Yellow Dog River Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate 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 River Falls Moderate White City 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 Low Lower Canyon Falls Low Ogemaw Falls Low Upper Falls Low Tibbets Falls Low Cataract Dam Falls Roaring Froling Falls Roaring Upper Chocolay Falls Roaring 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 Low Holeyoke Falls Low Laughing Whitefish Falls Low Little Garlic Falls Low Lower Carp River Falls Low Morgan Falls Low Reany Falls Low Silver Falls Low Trestle Falls Low Dee Lundeen Falls Strong Ely Falls Moderate Schweitzer Falls Moderate Warner Falls Moderate Upper Carp River Falls Moderate Tiger Falls Moderate Houghton Falls Strong Hungarian Falls Strong

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 66°F

Fri 66°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 73°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 81°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Tue 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 79°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Big Bay

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Froling Falls Roaring · 276 cfs 92nd percentile
  2. 2 Cataract Dam Falls Roaring · 276 cfs 92nd percentile
  3. 3 Upper Chocolay Falls Roaring · 276 cfs 92nd percentile
  4. 4 Dee Lundeen Falls Strong · 35 cfs 82nd percentile
  5. 5 Middle Silver River Falls Strong · 196 cfs 81st percentile
  6. 6 Black Slate Falls Strong · 196 cfs 81st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Big Bay (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 Big Bay (60 waterfalls)

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

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Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
19.6 miles away
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Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
19.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
20.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 76 Waterfalls Near Big Bay

Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
19.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
19.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
20.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
21.7 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
21.2 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
23.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
6.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
34 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
4.3 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
36.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
14.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
50 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
16.8 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
39.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
33.7 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Big Bay

Are there free waterfalls near Big Bay?

There are 52 free waterfalls near Big Bay, including Alder Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Big Bay?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Big Bay, including Gomanche Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Big Bay?

There are 60 dog-friendly waterfalls near Big Bay, including Alder Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Big Bay?

There are 62 kid-friendly waterfalls near Big Bay, including Alder Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Big Bay?

The shortest waterfall hike near Big Bay is Alder Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Big Bay?

The tallest waterfall near Big Bay is Laughing Whitefish Falls at 100 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Big Bay?

Yes, 23 waterfalls near Big Bay have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Big Bay?

The closest waterfall to Big Bay is Alder Falls, approximately 2.2 miles away.

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