Waterfall Hikes Near Iron Mountain, MI

7,522 residents
Menominee Time Zone
43 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Iron Mountain? There are 43 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Iron Mountain. 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 45.8275°N, -88.0599°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Iron Mountain

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

43 of 43 gauged

32 of 43 waterfalls near Iron Mountain are flowing strongly today

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 Barely Flowing Chicagon Falls Roaring Chipmunk Falls Roaring Dee Lundeen Falls Strong Ely Falls Moderate Schweitzer Falls Moderate Warner Falls Moderate Tiger Falls Moderate Ford Dam Falls Roaring Horse Race Rapids Roaring Hydraulic Dam Falls Roaring Long Slide Falls Roaring Piers Gorge Falls Roaring Sand Portage Falls Roaring Sturgeon Falls (historical) Roaring Glidden Rapids Strong Margeson Falls Strong Michigamme Falls (historical) Strong 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 Strong Tioga Falls Strong Twin Island Rapids Moderate Strong Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Partly Sunny · 75°F

Fri 75°F Partly Sunny Best
Sat 78°F Sunny
Sun 78°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 95°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Iron Mountain

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Pemene Falls Roaring · 3440 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Lower Mill Pond Falls Roaring · 316 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Long Slide Falls Roaring · 3170 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Hydraulic Dam Falls Roaring · 3170 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Horseshoe Falls Roaring · 215 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Horse Race Rapids Roaring · 3170 cfs 99th 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

43.5 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Iron Mountain (27 waterfalls)

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

Hydraulic Dam Falls waterfall

Hydraulic Dam Falls

45.9 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

All 43 Waterfalls Near Iron Mountain

Quiver Falls

18.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

Glidden Rapids

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

Daves Falls

42.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Michigamme Falls (historical)

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

Pemene Falls

13.7 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Strong Falls waterfall

Strong Falls

20.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Margeson Falls

17.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chicagon Falls waterfall

Chicagon Falls

39.1 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft

Dee Lundeen Falls

2.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Black River Falls waterfall

Black River Falls

22.3 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rose Falls (West) waterfall

Rose Falls (West)

35.7 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Chandler Falls waterfall

Chandler Falls

36.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rose Falls (East) waterfall

Rose Falls (East)

36.7 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
White City Falls waterfall

White City Falls

19.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Twin Island Rapids

9.7 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chipmunk Falls waterfall

Chipmunk Falls

12.5 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Ely Falls waterfall

Ely Falls

16.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cataract Dam Falls waterfall

Cataract Dam Falls

45.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Schweitzer Falls waterfall

Schweitzer Falls

2.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Sturgeon Falls waterfall

Upper Sturgeon Falls

38.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Iron Mountain

Are there free waterfalls near Iron Mountain?

There are 21 free waterfalls near Iron Mountain, including Black River 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 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near Iron Mountain, including Black River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Iron Mountain?

There are 30 kid-friendly waterfalls near Iron Mountain, including Black River Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Iron Mountain?

The shortest waterfall hike near Iron Mountain is Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) 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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