Waterfall Hikes Near Iron Mountain, MI

7,522 residents
Menominee Time Zone
47 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

47 of 47 gauged

47 waterfalls near Iron Mountain have live flow data today

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

Updated 28 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 45°F

Vet 44°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 35°F Slight Chance Snow Showers
Fri 34°F Slight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Sat 38°F Partly Sunny
Sun 42°F Partly Sunny
Mon 45°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 49°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 Chandler Falls Low · 126 cfs 15th percentile
  2. 2 Breakwater Falls Barely Flowing · 264 cfs 9th percentile
  3. 3 Quiver Falls Barely Flowing · 1530 cfs 7th percentile
  4. 4 Ford Dam Falls Barely Flowing · 1480 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 Piers Gorge Falls Barely Flowing · 1480 cfs 6th percentile
  6. 6 Horse Race Rapids Barely Flowing · 1480 cfs 6th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Iron Mountain (31 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
Fumee Falls waterfall

Fumee Falls

4.5 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Iron Mountain (29 waterfalls)

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

LiDAR terrain view around Sand Portage Falls in Michigan, about 53 feet of drop LiDAR

Sand Portage Falls

7.3 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
3.0 miles 130 ft

All 47 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
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
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
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
Moderate
3.0 miles 130 ft
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
Hard
1.2 miles Unknown
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
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

16.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Quiver Falls in Wisconsin, about 41 feet of drop LiDAR

Quiver Falls

18.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Iron Mountain

Are there free waterfalls near Iron Mountain?

There are 24 free waterfalls near Iron Mountain, including Big Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Iron Mountain?

There are 31 easy waterfall hikes near Iron Mountain, including Big Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Iron Mountain?

There are 29 dog-friendly waterfalls near Iron Mountain, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Iron Mountain?

There are 33 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, 20 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.

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