Waterfall Hikes Near Iron River, MI

2,995 residents
Menominee Time Zone
63 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Iron River sits square in the western Upper Peninsula's best waterfall country, with sixty-three falls inside fifty miles. Chicagon Falls makes the closest trip, a mile of gentle trail round trip, dog friendly. Tibbets Falls runs a mile and a half. Upper East Tumbo River Falls climbs about 200 feet over its mile if a grade sounds good. Short forest paths off gravel roads account for most of the rest, so one weekend of driving covers a good share of the list.

Located at 46.0966°N, -88.6396°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Iron River

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

63 of 63 gauged

3 of 63 waterfalls near Iron River are flowing strongly today

Agate Falls Moderate Ajibikika Falls Moderate Bond Falls Moderate Dumpy Falls Moderate Jumbo Falls Moderate Little Falls Moderate Mex-i-min-e Falls Moderate Middle East Jumbo River Falls Moderate Rock Bluff Falls Moderate Upper East Tumbo River Falls Moderate Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) Moderate Fumee Falls Moderate Little Quinnesec Falls Moderate Smalley Falls Moderate Breakwater Falls Moderate Bull Falls Barely Flowing Eighteenfoot Falls Barely Flowing Eightfoot Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Twelvefoot Falls Barely Flowing Canyon Falls Moderate Lower Canyon Falls Moderate Ogemaw Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Tibbets Falls Moderate Chicagon Falls Barely Flowing Chipmunk Falls Barely Flowing Daults Falls Barely Flowing Harley Falls Barely Flowing Middle Falls River Falls Barely Flowing No Name Falls Barely Flowing Plumbago Falls Barely Flowing Power Dam Falls Barely Flowing Power House Falls Barely Flowing Upper Sturgeon Falls Barely Flowing Upper Silver River Falls Barely Flowing Upper Silver Falls Barely Flowing Tioga Falls Barely Flowing Dee Lundeen Falls Low Ford Dam Falls Barely Flowing Horse Race Rapids Barely Flowing Hydraulic Dam Falls Barely Flowing Piers Gorge Falls Barely Flowing Sand Portage Falls Barely Flowing Glidden Rapids Strong Margeson Falls Strong Michigamme Falls (historical) Strong Gomanche Falls Barely Flowing Middle Silver River Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing Hogger Falls Barely Flowing Otter Falls Barely Flowing Wyandotte Falls Barely Flowing West Branch Sturgeon Falls Barely Flowing Vista Falls Barely Flowing Sturgeon Falls Barely Flowing Kakabika Falls Moderate Wolverine Falls Moderate Lower Mill Pond Falls Barely Flowing Upper Mill Pond Falls Barely Flowing O Kun de Kun Falls Low Onion Falls Low Strong Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny · 62°F

Tod 74°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Wed 73°F Mostly Cloudy
Thu 66°F Mostly Cloudy
Fri 62°F Areas Of Frost then Sunny Best
Sat 63°F Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Sun 60°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 59°F Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Iron River

Updated 11 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Michigamme Falls (historical) Strong · 226 cfs 81st percentile
  2. 2 Margeson Falls Strong · 226 cfs 81st percentile
  3. 3 Glidden Rapids Strong · 226 cfs 81st percentile
  4. 4 Strong Falls Moderate · 173 cfs 67th percentile
  5. 5 Wolverine Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 63rd percentile
  6. 6 Kakabika Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 63rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Iron River (49 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.

Chicagon Falls waterfall

Chicagon Falls

9.7 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft
Chipmunk Falls waterfall

Chipmunk Falls

12.8 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Glidden Rapids in Michigan, about 53 feet of drop LiDAR

Glidden Rapids

18.6 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Margeson Falls in Michigan, about 28 feet of drop LiDAR

Margeson Falls

23.1 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Tibbets Falls in Michigan, about 33 feet of drop LiDAR

Tibbets Falls

25.8 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown

All 63 Waterfalls Near Iron River

Chicagon Falls waterfall

Chicagon Falls

9.7 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft
Chipmunk Falls waterfall

Chipmunk Falls

12.8 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Glidden Rapids in Michigan, about 53 feet of drop LiDAR

Glidden Rapids

18.6 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Michigamme Falls (historical) in Michigan, about 85 feet of drop LiDAR

Michigamme Falls (historical)

19.2 miles away
Michigan
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Margeson Falls in Michigan, about 28 feet of drop LiDAR

Margeson Falls

23.1 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Tibbets Falls in Michigan, about 33 feet of drop LiDAR

Tibbets Falls

25.8 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Middle East Jumbo River Falls in Michigan, about 19 feet of drop LiDAR

Middle East Jumbo River Falls

27 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Upper East Tumbo River Falls in Michigan, about 52 feet of drop LiDAR

Upper East Tumbo River Falls

27 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Dumpy Falls in Michigan, about 120 feet of drop LiDAR

Dumpy Falls

27.2 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Mex-i-min-e Falls waterfall

Mex-i-min-e Falls

28.1 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Sturgeon Falls waterfall

Sturgeon Falls

28.9 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Jumbo Falls waterfall

Jumbo Falls

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

Breakwater Falls

29.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

31.5 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.4 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Ogemaw Falls in Michigan, about 92 feet of drop LiDAR

Ogemaw Falls

32.4 miles away
Michigan
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Lower Canyon Falls waterfall

Lower Canyon Falls

32.6 miles away
Michigan
Easy
2.0 miles Unknown
Canyon Falls waterfall

Canyon Falls

32.7 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

33.2 miles away
Michigan
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Plumbago Falls in Michigan, about 127 feet of drop LiDAR

Plumbago Falls

35.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
1.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Ford Dam Falls in Michigan, about 60 feet of drop LiDAR

Ford Dam Falls

36.2 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Iron River

Are there free waterfalls near Iron River?

There are 35 free waterfalls near Iron River, including Agate Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Iron River?

There are 49 easy waterfall hikes near Iron River, including Agate Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Iron River?

There are 43 dog-friendly waterfalls near Iron River, including Agate Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Iron River?

There are 47 kid-friendly waterfalls near Iron River, including Agate Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Iron River?

The shortest waterfall hike near Iron River is Agate Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Iron River?

The tallest waterfall near Iron River is Upper Falls at 50 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Iron River require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Iron River?

Yes, 55 waterfalls near Iron River have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Iron River?

The closest waterfall to Iron River is Chicagon Falls, approximately 9.7 miles away.

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