Waterfall Hikes Near Chatham, MI

116 residents
Detroit Time Zone
41 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Chatham? There are 41 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Chatham. 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 46.3441°N, -86.9313°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Chatham

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

30 of 41 gauged

4 of 30 waterfalls near Chatham are flowing strongly today

Au Train Falls Low Haymeadows Falls Low Big Garlic River Falls Strong Black River Falls Moderate White City Falls Moderate Cataract Dam Falls Barely Flowing Froling Falls Barely Flowing Whitefish Falls Barely Flowing Upper Chocolay Falls Barely Flowing Chandler Falls Barely Flowing 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 Ely Falls Moderate Schweitzer Falls Moderate Warner Falls Moderate Upper Carp River Falls Moderate Tiger Falls Moderate Rapid River Falls Strong Rose Falls (East) Strong Rose Falls (West) Strong

Updated 19 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 74°F

Fri 72°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sat 74°F Sunny Best
Sun 79°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Chatham

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Upper Chocolay Falls Roaring · 276 cfs 90th percentile
  2. 2 Cataract Dam Falls Roaring · 276 cfs 90th percentile
  3. 3 Whitefish Falls Roaring · 276 cfs 90th percentile
  4. 4 Froling Falls Roaring · 276 cfs 90th percentile
  5. 5 Rose Falls (West) Strong · 692 cfs 81st percentile
  6. 6 Rose Falls (East) Strong · 692 cfs 81st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Chatham (12 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.

Au Train Falls waterfall

Au Train Falls

25.3 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Laughing Whitefish Falls waterfall

Laughing Whitefish Falls

27.4 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Scott Falls waterfall

Scott Falls

37.9 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Chatham (33 waterfalls)

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

Rock River Falls waterfall

Rock River Falls

8.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

7.3 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Cole Creek Falls

9.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 41 Waterfalls Near Chatham

Mosquito Falls waterfall

Mosquito Falls

48.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chapel Falls waterfall

Chapel Falls

48.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Carp River Falls waterfall

Lower Carp River Falls

8.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Morgan Falls waterfall

Morgan Falls

8.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tiger Falls waterfall

Tiger Falls

13.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Schweitzer Falls waterfall

Schweitzer Falls

2.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rose Falls (East) waterfall

Rose Falls (East)

36.7 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chandler Falls waterfall

Chandler Falls

36.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rose Falls (West) waterfall

Rose Falls (West)

35.7 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Spray Falls waterfall

Spray Falls

4.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Warner Falls waterfall

Warner Falls

12.7 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dead River Falls waterfall

Dead River Falls

10.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Reany Falls waterfall

Reany Falls

10.8 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Trestle Falls waterfall

Trestle Falls

8.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Holeyoke Falls

10.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
White City Falls waterfall

White City Falls

19.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Carp River Falls waterfall

Upper Carp River Falls

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

Ely Falls

16.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Black River Falls waterfall

Black River Falls

22.3 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Little Garlic Falls

14.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Chatham

Are there free waterfalls near Chatham?

There are 28 free waterfalls near Chatham, including Alger Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Chatham?

There are 12 easy waterfall hikes near Chatham, including Alger Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Chatham?

There are 33 dog-friendly waterfalls near Chatham, including Alger Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Chatham?

There are 35 kid-friendly waterfalls near Chatham, including Alger Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Chatham?

The shortest waterfall hike near Chatham is Alger Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Chatham?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Chatham?

Yes, 25 waterfalls near Chatham have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Chatham?

The closest waterfall to Chatham is Au Train Falls, approximately 3.7 miles away.

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