Waterfall Hikes Near Gladstone, MI

5,231 residents
Detroit Time Zone
36 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Gladstone? There are 36 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Gladstone. 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 45.8521°N, -87.0358°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Gladstone

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

28 of 36 gauged

16 of 28 waterfalls near Gladstone are flowing strongly today

Au Train Falls Low Haymeadows Falls Low Cataract Dam Falls Roaring Froling Falls Roaring Whitefish Falls Roaring Upper Chocolay Falls Roaring Chandler Falls Barely Flowing Fumee Falls Roaring Little Quinnesec Falls Roaring Smalley Falls Roaring Laughing Whitefish Falls Low Lower Carp River Falls Low Morgan Falls Low Rock River Falls Low Silver Falls Low Long Slide Falls Roaring Piers Gorge Falls Roaring Sand Portage Falls Roaring Sturgeon Falls (historical) Roaring Lower Mill Pond Falls Roaring Power Dam Falls Roaring Upper Mill Pond Falls Roaring Pemene Falls Roaring Quiver Falls Roaring Rapid River Falls Moderate Rose Falls (East) Moderate Rose Falls (West) Moderate Tiger Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 79°F

Fri 76°F Partly Sunny
Sat 79°F Sunny Best
Sun 80°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 85°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Gladstone

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Smalley Falls Roaring · 2710 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Sturgeon Falls (historical) Roaring · 3180 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Sand Portage Falls Roaring · 3180 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Fumee Falls Roaring · 2710 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Quiver Falls Roaring · 3200 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Little Quinnesec Falls Roaring · 2710 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Gladstone (15 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)

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

Whitefish Falls

18.6 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Gladstone (26 waterfalls)

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

Chandler Falls waterfall

Chandler Falls

36.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rapid River Falls waterfall

Rapid River Falls

10.5 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

Haymeadows Falls

16.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 36 Waterfalls Near Gladstone

Chandler Falls waterfall

Chandler Falls

36.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rapid River Falls waterfall

Rapid River Falls

10.5 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
Rose Falls (West) waterfall

Rose Falls (West)

35.7 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

Haymeadows Falls

16.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Whitefish Falls waterfall

Whitefish Falls

18.6 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Laughing Whitefish Falls waterfall

Laughing Whitefish Falls

27.4 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Rock River Falls waterfall

Rock River Falls

8.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Au Train Falls waterfall

Au Train Falls

25.3 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

7.3 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Upper Chocolay Falls

33.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Power Dam Falls waterfall

Power Dam Falls

23.6 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft

Cole Creek Falls

9.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Froling Falls

4.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Scott Falls waterfall

Scott Falls

37.9 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft

Sturgeon Falls (historical)

24.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lower Mill Pond Falls

30 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft

Upper Mill Pond Falls

30.1 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Fumee Falls waterfall

Fumee Falls

49.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wagner Falls waterfall

Wagner Falls

36.4 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Gladstone

Are there free waterfalls near Gladstone?

There are 24 free waterfalls near Gladstone, including Alger Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Gladstone?

There are 15 easy waterfall hikes near Gladstone, including Alger Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Gladstone?

There are 26 dog-friendly waterfalls near Gladstone, including Alger Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Gladstone?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near Gladstone, including Alger Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Gladstone?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Gladstone?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Gladstone?

Yes, 20 waterfalls near Gladstone have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Gladstone?

The closest waterfall to Gladstone is Chandler Falls, approximately 3.3 miles away.

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