Waterfall Hikes Near Iron River, MI

2,995 residents
Menominee Time Zone
62 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

62 of 62 gauged

62 waterfalls near Iron River have live flow data 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) Low Fumee Falls Low Little Quinnesec Falls Low Smalley Falls Low Breakwater Falls Low 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 Sturgeon Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Tibbets Falls Moderate Chicagon Falls Barely Flowing Chipmunk Falls Barely Flowing Daults Falls Moderate Harley Falls Moderate Middle Falls River Falls Moderate No Name Falls Moderate Plumbago Falls Moderate Power Dam Falls Moderate Power House Falls Moderate Upper Silver River Falls Moderate Upper Silver Falls Moderate Tioga Falls Moderate Dee Lundeen Falls Moderate Ford Dam Falls Moderate Horse Race Rapids Moderate Piers Gorge Falls Moderate Sand Portage Falls Moderate Glidden Rapids Barely Flowing Margeson Falls Barely Flowing Michigamme Falls (historical) Barely Flowing Gomanche Falls Moderate Middle Silver River Falls Moderate Silver Falls Moderate Hogger Falls Moderate Otter Falls Moderate Wyandotte Falls Moderate West Branch Sturgeon Falls Moderate Vista Falls Moderate Sturgeon Falls Moderate Kakabika Falls Barely Flowing Wolverine Falls Barely Flowing Lower Mill Pond Falls Barely Flowing Upper Mill Pond Falls Barely Flowing O Kun de Kun Falls Low Onion Falls Low Strong Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 43 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 44°F

Sun 44°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 49°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 53°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 53°F Partly Sunny
Thu 53°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 50°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 53°F Rain Showers Likely

Flowing best right now near Iron River

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Tibbets Falls Moderate · 100 cfs 37th percentile
  2. 2 Upper East Tumbo River Falls Moderate · 110 cfs 37th percentile
  3. 3 Upper Falls Moderate · 100 cfs 37th percentile
  4. 4 Upper Sturgeon Falls Moderate · 100 cfs 37th percentile
  5. 5 Rock Bluff Falls Moderate · 110 cfs 37th percentile
  6. 6 Ogemaw Falls Moderate · 100 cfs 37th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Iron River (41 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
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 Tibbets Falls in Michigan, about 33 feet of drop LiDAR

Tibbets Falls

25.8 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Iron River (39 waterfalls)

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

Chipmunk Falls waterfall

Chipmunk Falls

12.8 miles away
Michigan
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

All 62 Waterfalls Near Iron River

Strong Falls waterfall

Strong Falls

41 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Upper Silver Falls waterfall

Upper Silver Falls

41.7 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Upper Silver River Falls waterfall

Upper Silver River Falls

41.9 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.8 miles 120 ft
Fumee Falls waterfall

Fumee Falls

42.1 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Aerial view around Harley Falls in Michigan Aerial

Harley Falls

42.3 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Little Quinnesec Falls waterfall

Little Quinnesec Falls

43.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Aerial view around Gomanche Falls in Michigan Aerial

Gomanche Falls

44.2 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Middle Silver River Falls waterfall

Middle Silver River Falls

44.3 miles away
Michigan
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Sand Portage Falls in Michigan, about 53 feet of drop LiDAR

Sand Portage Falls

45 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
3.0 miles 130 ft
Wolverine Falls waterfall

Wolverine Falls

45.1 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft
Piers Gorge Falls waterfall

Piers Gorge Falls

46 miles away
Michigan
Easy
2.0 miles Unknown
Kakabika Falls waterfall

Kakabika Falls

46.2 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Bull Falls waterfall

Bull Falls

46.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Hard
1.2 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Eighteenfoot Falls in Wisconsin, about 32 feet of drop LiDAR

Eighteenfoot Falls

46.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Twelvefoot Falls waterfall

Twelvefoot Falls

46.6 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

46.6 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Silver Falls waterfall

Silver Falls

46.8 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

48.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
O Kun de Kun Falls waterfall

O Kun de Kun Falls

48.6 miles away
Michigan
Easy
3.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Dee Lundeen Falls in Michigan, about 52 feet of drop LiDAR

Dee Lundeen Falls

48.7 miles away
Michigan
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Iron River

Are there free waterfalls near Iron River?

There are 36 free waterfalls near Iron River, including Agate Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Iron River?

There are 41 easy waterfall hikes near Iron River, including Agate Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Iron River?

There are 39 dog-friendly waterfalls near Iron River, including Agate Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Iron River?

There are 46 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 Bond 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, 54 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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