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

63 waterfalls near Iron River have live flow data today

Agate Falls Barely Flowing Ajibikika Falls Barely Flowing Bond Falls Barely Flowing Dumpy Falls Barely Flowing Jumbo Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Mex-i-min-e Falls Barely Flowing Middle East Jumbo River Falls Barely Flowing Rock Bluff Falls Barely Flowing Upper East Tumbo River Falls Barely Flowing Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) Moderate Fumee Falls Moderate Little Quinnesec Falls Moderate Smalley Falls Moderate Canyon Falls Barely Flowing Lower Canyon Falls Barely Flowing Ogemaw Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Tibbets Falls Barely Flowing Dee Lundeen Falls Barely Flowing Ford Dam Falls Moderate Horse Race Rapids Moderate Hydraulic Dam Falls Moderate Piers Gorge Falls Moderate Sand Portage Falls Moderate Glidden Rapids Barely Flowing Margeson Falls Barely Flowing Michigamme Falls (historical) Barely Flowing Gomanche Falls Barely Flowing Middle Silver River Falls Barely Flowing Silver Falls Barely Flowing O Kun de Kun Falls Barely Flowing Onion Falls Barely Flowing Strong Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 36 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 74°F

Sat 77°F Partly Sunny
Sun 75°F Partly Sunny
Mon 78°F Sunny
Tue 79°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 73°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 74°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 77°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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 Horse Race Rapids Moderate · 1150 cfs 41st percentile
  2. 2 Hydraulic Dam Falls Moderate · 1150 cfs 41st percentile
  3. 3 Ford Dam Falls Moderate · 1150 cfs 41st percentile
  4. 4 Sand Portage Falls Moderate · 1150 cfs 41st percentile
  5. 5 Piers Gorge Falls Moderate · 1150 cfs 41st percentile
  6. 6 Fumee Falls Moderate · 996 cfs 37th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Iron River (17 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

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

Chipmunk Falls

7.5 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Glidden Rapids

24 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Iron River (43 waterfalls)

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

Margeson Falls

35.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tibbets Falls

30.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 63 Waterfalls Near Iron River

Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) waterfall

Big Quinnesec Falls (historical)

12.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Strong Falls waterfall

Strong Falls

46.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Silver Falls waterfall

Upper Silver Falls

42.7 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Silver River Falls waterfall

Upper Silver River Falls

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

Fumee Falls

16.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harley Falls

0.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Quinnesec Falls waterfall

Little Quinnesec Falls

14.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Gomanche Falls

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

Middle Silver River Falls

4.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sand Portage Falls

7.3 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wolverine Falls waterfall

Wolverine Falls

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

Piers Gorge Falls

4.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kakabika Falls waterfall

Kakabika Falls

36.7 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bull Falls waterfall

Bull Falls

10.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft

Eighteenfoot Falls

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

Twelvefoot Falls

10.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Eightfoot Falls

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

Silver Falls

27.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

10.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
O Kun de Kun Falls waterfall

O Kun de Kun Falls

8.7 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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 17 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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