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) Moderate Fumee Falls Moderate Little Quinnesec Falls Moderate Smalley Falls Moderate Black River Falls Barely Flowing White City Falls Barely Flowing Breakwater Falls Barely Flowing Bull Falls Moderate Daves Falls Moderate Eighteenfoot Falls Moderate Eightfoot Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Moderate Twelvefoot Falls Moderate Cataract Dam Falls Low Chandler Falls Moderate 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 Low Margeson Falls Low Michigamme Falls (historical) Low Letherby Falls Barely Flowing Lower Mill Pond Falls Barely Flowing Power Dam Falls Barely Flowing Upper Mill Pond Falls Barely Flowing Pemene Falls Moderate Quiver Falls Barely Flowing Rose Falls (East) Barely Flowing Rose Falls (West) Barely Flowing Upper Sturgeon Falls Barely Flowing Twin Island Rapids Low Tioga Falls Barely Flowing Strong Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 64°F

Aft 64°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 69°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Sat 68°F Mostly Cloudy
Sun 61°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Mon 49°F Mostly Cloudy
Tue 49°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Wed 56°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Iron Mountain

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Horseshoe Falls Moderate · 129 cfs 54th percentile
  2. 2 Eightfoot Falls Moderate · 129 cfs 54th percentile
  3. 3 Eighteenfoot Falls Moderate · 129 cfs 54th percentile
  4. 4 Daves Falls Moderate · 129 cfs 54th percentile
  5. 5 Bull Falls Moderate · 129 cfs 54th percentile
  6. 6 Twelvefoot Falls Moderate · 129 cfs 54th 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 Glidden Rapids in Michigan, about 53 feet of drop LiDAR

Glidden Rapids

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

Daves Falls

19.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Michigamme Falls (historical) in Michigan, about 85 feet of drop LiDAR

Michigamme Falls (historical)

21.8 miles away
Michigan
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Pemene Falls waterfall

Pemene Falls

23.4 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Strong Falls waterfall

Strong Falls

27 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Margeson Falls in Michigan, about 28 feet of drop LiDAR

Margeson Falls

27.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.0 miles Unknown
Chicagon Falls waterfall

Chicagon Falls

31.6 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Dee Lundeen Falls in Michigan, about 52 feet of drop LiDAR

Dee Lundeen Falls

37.3 miles away
Michigan
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Black River Falls waterfall

Black River Falls

39.4 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Rose Falls (West) waterfall

Rose Falls (West)

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

Chandler Falls

41.2 miles away
Michigan
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Rose Falls (East) waterfall

Rose Falls (East)

41.6 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
White City Falls waterfall

White City Falls

41.9 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Twin Island Rapids in Michigan, about 19 feet of drop LiDAR

Twin Island Rapids

43.2 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Chipmunk Falls waterfall

Chipmunk Falls

44 miles away
Michigan
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Ely Falls waterfall

Ely Falls

45.6 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Cataract Dam Falls waterfall

Cataract Dam Falls

47.1 miles away
Michigan
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
West Branch Yellow Dog Falls waterfall

West Branch Yellow Dog Falls

47.8 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Yellow Dog Falls waterfall

Yellow Dog Falls

47.9 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Schweitzer Falls waterfall

Schweitzer Falls

47.9 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

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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