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

48 waterfalls near Iron Mountain have live flow data today

Big Falls Low Lower Letherby Falls Low Yellow Dog Falls Low West Branch Yellow Dog Falls Low Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) Low Fumee Falls Low Little Quinnesec Falls Low Smalley Falls Low Black River Falls Barely Flowing White City Falls Barely Flowing Breakwater Falls Barely Flowing 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 Low Chandler Falls Barely Flowing Chicagon Falls Low Chipmunk Falls Low Dee Lundeen Falls Barely Flowing Ely Falls Low Schweitzer Falls Low Warner Falls Low Tiger Falls Low 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 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) Low Rose Falls (West) Low Upper Sturgeon Falls Barely Flowing Tioga Falls Barely Flowing Twin Island Rapids Barely Flowing Strong Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 76°F

Tod 80°F Chance Rain Showers
Wed 80°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 78°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 76°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 70°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 76°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 77°F Mostly 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 Rose Falls (West) Low · 293 cfs 23rd percentile
  2. 2 Rose Falls (East) Low · 293 cfs 23rd percentile
  3. 3 Smalley Falls Low · 996 cfs 17th percentile
  4. 4 Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) Low · 996 cfs 17th percentile
  5. 5 Little Quinnesec Falls Low · 996 cfs 17th percentile
  6. 6 Fumee Falls Low · 996 cfs 17th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Iron Mountain (14 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.

Ford Dam Falls

34.1 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Iron Mountain (31 waterfalls)

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

Hydraulic Dam Falls waterfall

Hydraulic Dam Falls

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

Fumee Falls

28.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 48 Waterfalls Near Iron Mountain

Horse Race Rapids

45.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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

Ford Dam Falls

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

Fumee Falls

28.5 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

Sand Portage Falls

Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Breakwater Falls

27.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Piers Gorge Falls waterfall

Piers Gorge Falls

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

Smalley Falls

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

Long Slide Falls

41.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sturgeon Falls (historical)

44.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Power Dam Falls waterfall

Power Dam Falls

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

Bull Falls

46.6 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft

Eighteenfoot Falls

45.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twelvefoot Falls waterfall

Twelvefoot Falls

45.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Eightfoot Falls

45.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Upper Mill Pond Falls

0.3 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Lower Mill Pond Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

30.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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 14 easy waterfall hikes near Iron Mountain, including Bull 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.

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