Waterfall Hikes Near Escanaba, MI

12,403 residents

Detroit Time Zone

31 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The Upper Peninsula spoils Escanaba with thirty one falls inside the radius, most of them short flat walks. Rapid River Falls takes a tenth of a mile of walking. Laughing Whitefish Falls, north toward Lake Superior, slides about 100 feet down a layered rock face at the end of a mile. Haymeadows and Whitefish Falls each run a mile too. Every listed trail here allows dogs, and the snowmelt weeks of April and May turn all of these rivers loud.

Located at 45.7477°N, -87.0900°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Escanaba

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

29 of 31 gauged

29 waterfalls near Escanaba have live flow data today

Au Train Falls Barely Flowing Haymeadows Falls Barely Flowing Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) Barely Flowing Fumee Falls Barely Flowing Little Quinnesec Falls Barely Flowing Smalley Falls Barely Flowing Cataract Dam Falls Low Froling Falls Low Whitefish Falls Low Upper Chocolay Falls Low Chandler Falls Barely Flowing Ford Dam Falls Low Horse Race Rapids Low Hydraulic Dam Falls Low Long Slide Falls Low Piers Gorge Falls Low Sand Portage Falls Low Sturgeon Falls (historical) Low Laughing Whitefish Falls Low Rock River Falls Low Silver Falls Low Lower Mill Pond Falls Barely Flowing Power Dam Falls Barely Flowing Upper Mill Pond Falls Barely Flowing Pemene Falls Low Quiver Falls Low Rapid River Falls Low Rose Falls (East) Low Rose Falls (West) Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 78°F

Tod 79°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Thu 80°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Fri 78°F Mostly Sunny Best

Sat 76°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sun 76°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Mon 78°F Sunny

Tue 78°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Escanaba (11 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.

Rose Falls (West) waterfall

Rose Falls (West)

1 miles away

Michigan

Easy

0.8 miles 100 ft

Whitefish Falls waterfall

Whitefish Falls

24.6 miles away

Michigan

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Escanaba (20 waterfalls)

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

Chandler Falls waterfall

Chandler Falls

41.8 miles away

Michigan

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Rose Falls (East) waterfall

Rose Falls (East)

1 miles away

Michigan

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Rapid River Falls waterfall

Rapid River Falls

17.9 miles away

Michigan

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Haymeadows Falls

23.5 miles away

Michigan

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

All 31 Waterfalls Near Escanaba

Froling Falls

4.1 miles away

Michigan

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Fumee Falls waterfall

Fumee Falls

28.5 miles away

Michigan

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) waterfall

Big Quinnesec Falls (historical)

46.9 miles away

Wisconsin

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Hydraulic Dam Falls waterfall

Hydraulic Dam Falls

47 miles away

Michigan

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Horse Race Rapids

45.9 miles away

Michigan

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Cole Creek Falls

1.9 miles away

Michigan

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Lower Mill Pond Falls

0.3 miles away

Michigan

Easy

0.5 miles 50 ft

Upper Mill Pond Falls

0.3 miles away

Michigan

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Scott Falls waterfall

Scott Falls

6.4 miles away

Michigan

Drive Up

0.1 miles 20 ft

Cataract Dam Falls waterfall

Cataract Dam Falls

6.8 miles away

Michigan

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Ford Dam Falls

34.1 miles away

Michigan

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Escanaba

Are there free waterfalls near Escanaba?

There are 18 free waterfalls near Escanaba, including Au Train Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Escanaba?

There are 11 easy waterfall hikes near Escanaba, including Au Train Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Escanaba?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Escanaba, including Au Train Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Escanaba?

There are 22 kid-friendly waterfalls near Escanaba, including Au Train Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Escanaba?

The shortest waterfall hike near Escanaba is Au Train Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Escanaba?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Escanaba?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Escanaba have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Escanaba?

The closest waterfall to Escanaba is Chandler Falls, approximately 4.2 miles away.

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