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) Low Fumee Falls Low Little Quinnesec Falls Low Smalley Falls Low Cataract Dam Falls Barely Flowing Froling Falls Barely Flowing Whitefish Falls Barely Flowing Upper Chocolay Falls Barely Flowing 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 Moderate Rock River Falls Moderate Silver Falls Moderate Lower Mill Pond Falls Barely Flowing Power Dam Falls Barely Flowing Upper Mill Pond Falls Barely Flowing Pemene Falls Moderate Quiver Falls Barely Flowing Rapid River Falls Barely Flowing Rose Falls (East) Barely Flowing Rose Falls (West) Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 70°F

Sun 70°F Sunny Best
Mon 73°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 71°F Partly Sunny
Wed 70°F Rain Showers Likely
Thu 71°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 65°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 64°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Escanaba

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Pemene Falls Moderate · 930 cfs 28th percentile
  2. 2 Quiver Falls Low · 912 cfs 15th percentile
  3. 3 Sturgeon Falls (historical) Low · 947 cfs 14th percentile
  4. 4 Sand Portage Falls Low · 947 cfs 14th percentile
  5. 5 Ford Dam Falls Low · 947 cfs 14th percentile
  6. 6 Piers Gorge Falls Low · 947 cfs 14th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Escanaba (25 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.

Chandler Falls waterfall

Chandler Falls

4.2 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Rose Falls (East) waterfall

Rose Falls (East)

17.6 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Rapid River Falls waterfall

Rapid River Falls

17.9 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Rose Falls (West) waterfall

Rose Falls (West)

18.6 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Haymeadows Falls in Michigan, about 41 feet of drop LiDAR

Haymeadows Falls

23.5 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Whitefish Falls waterfall

Whitefish Falls

24.6 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

All 31 Waterfalls Near Escanaba

LiDAR terrain view around Froling Falls in Michigan, about 118 feet of drop LiDAR

Froling Falls

40.1 miles away
Michigan
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Fumee Falls waterfall

Fumee Falls

40.5 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) waterfall

Big Quinnesec Falls (historical)

42.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Hydraulic Dam Falls waterfall

Hydraulic Dam Falls

42.2 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Horse Race Rapids in Michigan, about 62 feet of drop LiDAR

Horse Race Rapids

42.6 miles away
Michigan
Easy
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Cole Creek Falls in Michigan, about 49 feet of drop LiDAR

Cole Creek Falls

43.4 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Lower Mill Pond Falls in Michigan, about 25 feet of drop LiDAR

Lower Mill Pond Falls

43.5 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Upper Mill Pond Falls in Michigan, about 46 feet of drop LiDAR

Upper Mill Pond Falls

43.8 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Scott Falls waterfall

Scott Falls

45.3 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft
Cataract Dam Falls waterfall

Cataract Dam Falls

45.6 miles away
Michigan
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Ford Dam Falls in Michigan, about 60 feet of drop LiDAR

Ford Dam Falls

46.5 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 25 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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