Waterfall Hikes Near Iron Mountain, MI

7,522 residents
Menominee Time Zone
48 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Iron Mountain makes a workable base for the falls strung along the Menominee River where Michigan meets Wisconsin. Fumee Falls is the quick one, a roadside pull-off east of town on US-2 with a tenth of a mile of walking and dogs welcome. Hydraulic Dam Falls covers a half mile round trip. Horse Race Rapids and Sand Portage Falls follow the same border river through the woods south of town. Forty-eight falls show within fifty miles here, and the list runs deep into the Upper Peninsula's interior.

Located at 45.8275°N, -88.0599°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Iron Mountain

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

48 of 48 gauged

41 of 48 waterfalls near Iron Mountain are flowing strongly today

Big Falls Strong Lower Letherby Falls Strong Yellow Dog Falls Strong West Branch Yellow Dog Falls Strong Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) Roaring Fumee Falls Roaring Little Quinnesec Falls Roaring Smalley Falls Roaring Black River Falls Moderate White City Falls Moderate Breakwater Falls Roaring Bull Falls Roaring Daves Falls Roaring Eighteenfoot Falls Roaring Eightfoot Falls Roaring Horseshoe Falls Roaring Twelvefoot Falls Roaring Cataract Dam Falls Roaring Chandler Falls Strong Chicagon Falls Strong Chipmunk Falls Strong Dee Lundeen Falls Strong Ely Falls Strong Schweitzer Falls Strong Warner Falls Strong Tiger Falls Strong Ford Dam Falls Strong Horse Race Rapids Strong Hydraulic Dam Falls Strong Long Slide Falls Strong Piers Gorge Falls Strong Sand Portage Falls Strong Sturgeon Falls (historical) Strong Glidden Rapids Barely Flowing Margeson Falls Barely Flowing Michigamme Falls (historical) Barely Flowing Letherby Falls Roaring Lower Mill Pond Falls Roaring Power Dam Falls Roaring Upper Mill Pond Falls Roaring Pemene Falls Roaring Quiver Falls Roaring Rose Falls (East) Moderate Rose Falls (West) Moderate Upper Sturgeon Falls Roaring Twin Island Rapids Strong Tioga Falls Strong Strong Falls Roaring

Updated 17 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 65°F

Wed 55°F Mostly Cloudy
Thu 54°F Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers
Fri 48°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 58°F Sunny
Sun 63°F Sunny
Mon 65°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 66°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Iron Mountain

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Horseshoe Falls Roaring · 116 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Eightfoot Falls Roaring · 116 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Eighteenfoot Falls Roaring · 116 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Daves Falls Roaring · 116 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Bull Falls Roaring · 116 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Twelvefoot Falls Roaring · 116 cfs 99th percentile

Know when to go.

Get a free email alert when waterfalls near Iron Mountain hit peak flow. We only send when conditions are worth the trip — no weekly newsletters, no spam.

Find waterfalls to hike near Iron Mountain

Have your own travel site? Embed these waterfalls for free.

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Iron Mountain (38 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.

LiDAR terrain view around Horse Race Rapids in Michigan, about 62 feet of drop LiDAR

Horse Race Rapids

2.3 miles away
Michigan
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Hydraulic Dam Falls waterfall

Hydraulic Dam Falls

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

Ford Dam Falls

3.6 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Fumee Falls waterfall

Fumee Falls

4.5 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown

All 48 Waterfalls Near Iron Mountain

LiDAR terrain view around Horse Race Rapids in Michigan, about 62 feet of drop LiDAR

Horse Race Rapids

2.3 miles away
Michigan
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Hydraulic Dam Falls waterfall

Hydraulic Dam Falls

2.8 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) waterfall

Big Quinnesec Falls (historical)

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

Ford Dam Falls

3.6 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Fumee Falls waterfall

Fumee Falls

4.5 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Little Quinnesec Falls waterfall

Little Quinnesec Falls

5.6 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Sand Portage Falls in Michigan, about 53 feet of drop LiDAR

Sand Portage Falls

7.3 miles away
Michigan
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Breakwater Falls in Wisconsin, about 74 feet of drop LiDAR

Breakwater Falls

8.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Piers Gorge Falls waterfall

Piers Gorge Falls

8.3 miles away
Michigan
Easy
2.0 miles Unknown
Smalley Falls waterfall

Smalley Falls

11.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft
Long Slide Falls waterfall

Long Slide Falls

12.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.2 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Sturgeon Falls (historical) in Wisconsin, about 59 feet of drop LiDAR

Sturgeon Falls (historical)

12.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Power Dam Falls waterfall

Power Dam Falls

13.5 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft
Bull Falls waterfall

Bull Falls

13.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Eighteenfoot Falls in Wisconsin, about 32 feet of drop LiDAR

Eighteenfoot Falls

14.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Twelvefoot Falls waterfall

Twelvefoot Falls

15.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Eightfoot Falls in Wisconsin, about 48 feet of drop LiDAR

Eightfoot Falls

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

Upper Mill Pond Falls

16.7 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Lower Mill Pond Falls in Michigan, about 25 feet of drop LiDAR

Lower Mill Pond Falls

16.7 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

16.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Iron Mountain

Are there free waterfalls near Iron Mountain?

There are 25 free waterfalls near Iron Mountain, including Big Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Iron Mountain?

There are 38 easy waterfall hikes near Iron Mountain, including Big Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Iron Mountain?

There are 31 dog-friendly waterfalls near Iron Mountain, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Iron Mountain?

There are 34 kid-friendly waterfalls near Iron Mountain, including Big Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Iron Mountain?

The shortest waterfall hike near Iron Mountain is Big Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Iron Mountain?

The tallest waterfall near Iron Mountain is Twelvefoot Falls at 12 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Iron Mountain require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Iron Mountain requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Iron Mountain?

Yes, 21 waterfalls near Iron Mountain have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Iron Mountain?

The closest waterfall to Iron Mountain is Horse Race Rapids, approximately 2.3 miles away.

🏙️ Other Cities Near Iron Mountain With Waterfalls

Escanaba, MI
12,403 residents
Green Bay, WI
225,633 residents
Wausau, WI
71,236 residents
Stevens Point, WI
25,549 residents
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
18,783 residents

Where to Stay

Pine Mountain Resort

Pine Mountain Resort

8.1 128 reviews
Mountain Host Motor Inn

Mountain Host Motor Inn

8.0 386 reviews
Comfort Inn Iron Mountain North

Comfort Inn Iron Mountain North

8.5 69 reviews
Baymont by Wyndham Iron Mountain

Baymont by Wyndham Iron Mountain

5.5 5 reviews
See all hotels near Iron Mountain
Cabins & Rentals VRBO

Browse vacation cabins and private rentals nearby
Glamping Hipcamp

Unique outdoor stays — tents, yurts, and treehouses
RV Rentals Outdoorsy

Rent a campervan or RV for your waterfall road trip

Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

← → walk · Esc to stop