Waterfall Hikes Near Gladstone, MI

5,231 residents
Detroit Time Zone
40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Gladstone? There are 40 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

32 of 40 gauged

32 waterfalls near Gladstone 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 Low Froling Falls Low Whitefish Falls Low Upper Chocolay Falls Low Chandler Falls Barely Flowing Ford Dam Falls Barely Flowing Horse Race Rapids Barely Flowing Hydraulic Dam Falls Barely Flowing Long Slide Falls Barely Flowing Piers Gorge Falls Barely Flowing Sand Portage Falls Barely Flowing Sturgeon Falls (historical) Barely Flowing Laughing Whitefish Falls Moderate Lower Carp River Falls Moderate Morgan 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 Barely Flowing Quiver Falls Barely Flowing Rapid River Falls Low Rose Falls (East) Low Rose Falls (West) Low Tiger Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 77°F

Tod 80°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 81°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 79°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 77°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 72°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 77°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 77°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Gladstone

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Rock River Falls Moderate · 195 cfs 47th percentile
  2. 2 Morgan Falls Moderate · 195 cfs 47th percentile
  3. 3 Lower Carp River Falls Moderate · 195 cfs 47th percentile
  4. 4 Silver Falls Moderate · 195 cfs 47th percentile
  5. 5 Laughing Whitefish Falls Moderate · 195 cfs 47th percentile
  6. 6 Rapid River Falls Low · 285 cfs 20th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Gladstone (16 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 Gladstone (27 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
Rapid River Falls waterfall

Rapid River Falls

17.9 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

Haymeadows Falls

23.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 40 Waterfalls Near Gladstone

Cataract Dam Falls waterfall

Cataract Dam Falls

6.8 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Alger Falls waterfall

Alger Falls

38 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft

Quiver Falls

39.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Piers Gorge Falls waterfall

Piers Gorge Falls

49.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

38.3 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft

Sand Portage Falls

Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pemene Falls waterfall

Pemene Falls

36.7 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Quinnesec Falls waterfall

Little Quinnesec Falls

48.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tannery Falls waterfall

Tannery Falls

38.2 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft
Memorial Falls waterfall

Memorial Falls

38.3 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Munising Falls waterfall

Munising Falls

39.2 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Hydraulic Dam Falls waterfall

Hydraulic Dam Falls

47 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
Long Slide Falls waterfall

Long Slide Falls

41.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Smalley Falls waterfall

Smalley Falls

46.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft

Horse Race Rapids

45.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ford Dam Falls

34.1 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Lower Carp River Falls waterfall

Lower Carp River Falls

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

Morgan Falls

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

Tiger Falls

5.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Gladstone

Are there free waterfalls near Gladstone?

There are 25 free waterfalls near Gladstone, including Alger Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Gladstone?

There are 16 easy waterfall hikes near Gladstone, including Alger Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Gladstone?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Gladstone?

There are 30 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, 24 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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