Waterfall Hikes Near Gwinn, MI

1,370 residents
Detroit Time Zone
70 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Gwinn? There are 70 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Gwinn. 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 46.2858°N, -87.4425°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Gwinn

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

62 of 70 gauged

12 of 62 waterfalls near Gwinn are flowing strongly 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 Au Train Falls Barely Flowing Haymeadows Falls Barely Flowing Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) Strong Fumee Falls Strong Little Quinnesec Falls Strong Black River Falls Low White City Falls Low Cataract Dam Falls Moderate Froling Falls Moderate Whitefish Falls Moderate Upper Chocolay Falls Moderate Chandler Falls Moderate Dead River Falls Low Holeyoke Falls Low Laughing Whitefish Falls Low Little Garlic Falls Low Lower Carp River Falls Low Morgan Falls Low Reany Falls Low Rock River Falls Low Silver Falls Low Trestle Falls Low Dee Lundeen Falls Low Ely Falls Barely Flowing Schweitzer Falls Barely Flowing Warner Falls Barely Flowing Upper Carp River Falls Barely Flowing Tiger Falls Barely Flowing Forty Foot Falls Low Yellow Dog Falls Low Wylie Falls Low West Branch Yellow Dog Falls Low Turkey Neck Falls Low Glidden Rapids Moderate Margeson Falls Moderate Michigamme Falls (historical) Moderate Hydraulic Dam Falls Strong Piers Gorge Falls Strong Sand Portage Falls Strong Sturgeon Falls (historical) Strong Lower Mill Pond Falls Strong Power Dam Falls Strong Upper Mill Pond Falls Strong Pemene Falls Roaring Quiver Falls Roaring Rapid River Falls Low Rose Falls (East) Low Rose Falls (West) Low

Updated 19 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 79°F

Tod 79°F Sunny Best
Sun 80°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 86°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny
Tue 94°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 85°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Gwinn

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Pemene Falls Roaring · 4020 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Quiver Falls Roaring · 3460 cfs 94th percentile
  3. 3 Piers Gorge Falls Strong · 3350 cfs 89th percentile
  4. 4 Sand Portage Falls Strong · 3350 cfs 89th percentile
  5. 5 Hydraulic Dam Falls Strong · 3350 cfs 89th percentile
  6. 6 Sturgeon Falls (historical) Strong · 3350 cfs 89th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Gwinn (19 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Gwinn (50 waterfalls)

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

Lower Carp River Falls waterfall

Lower Carp River Falls

8.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Upper Chocolay Falls

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

Morgan Falls

8.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 70 Waterfalls Near Gwinn

Power Dam Falls waterfall

Power Dam Falls

23.6 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft
Wagner Falls waterfall

Wagner Falls

36.4 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
Alger Falls waterfall

Alger Falls

36.6 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft

Dee Lundeen Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

37.3 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft

Michigamme Falls (historical)

42.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tannery Falls waterfall

Tannery Falls

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

Memorial Falls

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

Lower Falls

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

Munising Falls

0.4 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

20.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Yellow Dog Falls waterfall

Yellow Dog Falls

Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hogback Falls

21.2 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

Glidden Rapids

44.9 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

21.7 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
West Branch Yellow Dog Falls waterfall

West Branch Yellow Dog Falls

16.8 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sturgeon Falls (historical)

24.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Eighty Foot Falls waterfall

Eighty Foot Falls

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

Fumee Falls

49.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Quiver Falls

18.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Gwinn

Are there free waterfalls near Gwinn?

There are 45 free waterfalls near Gwinn, including Alder Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Gwinn?

There are 19 easy waterfall hikes near Gwinn, including Alger Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Gwinn?

There are 50 dog-friendly waterfalls near Gwinn, including Alder Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Gwinn?

There are 53 kid-friendly waterfalls near Gwinn, including Alder Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Gwinn?

The shortest waterfall hike near Gwinn is Alder Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Gwinn?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Gwinn?

Yes, 27 waterfalls near Gwinn have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Gwinn?

The closest waterfall to Gwinn is Cataract Dam Falls, approximately 4.4 miles away.

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