Waterfall Hikes Near Copper Harbor, MI

100 residents
Detroit Time Zone
42 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Copper Harbor? There are 42 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Copper Harbor. 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 47.4700°N, -87.8767°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Copper Harbor

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

33 of 42 gauged

33 waterfalls near Copper Harbor have live flow data today

Alder Falls Barely Flowing Big Garlic River Falls Barely Flowing Big Pup Falls Barely Flowing Bushy Creek Falls Barely Flowing Eighty Foot Falls Barely Flowing Hogback Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls Barely Flowing Mulligan Falls Barely Flowing Pinnacle Falls Barely Flowing Yellow Dog River Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Big Erick's Falls Low Big Falls Low East Branch Falls Low Ectasy Falls Low Forty Foot Falls Low Lower Falls Low Lower Letherby Falls Low Yellow Dog Falls Low Wylie Falls Low West Branch Yellow Dog Falls Low West Branch Falls Low Turkey Neck Falls Low Black Slate Falls Moderate Letherby Falls Moderate Quartzite Falls Moderate Ravine River Falls Moderate Slate River Falls Moderate Slide Falls Moderate Copper Falls Moderate Houghton Falls Moderate Hungarian Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 70°F

Sat 70°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 72°F Partly Sunny
Mon 78°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 78°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 75°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Copper Harbor

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Black Slate Falls Moderate · 99 cfs 66th percentile
  2. 2 Slide Falls Moderate · 99 cfs 66th percentile
  3. 3 Slate River Falls Moderate · 99 cfs 66th percentile
  4. 4 Ravine River Falls Moderate · 99 cfs 66th percentile
  5. 5 Quartzite Falls Moderate · 99 cfs 66th percentile
  6. 6 Letherby Falls Moderate · 99 cfs 66th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Copper Harbor (4 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.

Manganese Falls waterfall

Manganese Falls

12.1 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Copper Harbor (37 waterfalls)

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

Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

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

Silver River Falls

4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Haven Falls waterfall

Haven Falls

9.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Copper Falls waterfall

Copper Falls

2.8 miles away
In Isle Royale National Park
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 42 Waterfalls Near Copper Harbor

Manganese Falls waterfall

Manganese Falls

12.1 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

16.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

16.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver River Falls waterfall

Silver River Falls

4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Haven Falls waterfall

Haven Falls

9.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Copper Falls waterfall

Copper Falls

2.8 miles away
In Isle Royale National Park
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jacobs Falls waterfall

Jacobs Falls

4.6 miles away
In Isle Royale National Park
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Eagle River Falls waterfall

Eagle River Falls

7.9 miles away
In Isle Royale National Park
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

17.9 miles away
In Isle Royale National Park
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

18 miles away
In Isle Royale National Park
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Eighty Foot Falls waterfall

Eighty Foot Falls

23.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

21.7 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hogback Falls

21.2 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

20.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Turkey Neck Falls

34 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

19.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Forty Foot Falls waterfall

Forty Foot Falls

50 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Houghton Falls waterfall

Houghton Falls

23.5 miles away
In Isle Royale National Park
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wylie Falls waterfall

Wylie Falls

4.3 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
East Branch Falls waterfall

East Branch Falls

40.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Copper Harbor

Are there free waterfalls near Copper Harbor?

There are 29 free waterfalls near Copper Harbor, including Alder Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Copper Harbor?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Copper Harbor, including Hogback Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Copper Harbor?

There are 37 dog-friendly waterfalls near Copper Harbor, including Alder Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Copper Harbor?

There are 38 kid-friendly waterfalls near Copper Harbor, including Alder Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Copper Harbor?

The shortest waterfall hike near Copper Harbor is Alder Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Copper Harbor?

The tallest waterfall near Copper Harbor is Eighty Foot Falls at 80 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Copper Harbor?

The closest waterfall to Copper Harbor is Manganese Falls, approximately 0.6 miles away.

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