Waterfall Hikes Near Kingsford, MI

5,127 residents
Menominee Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Kingsford? There are 38 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Kingsford. 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 45.8061°N, -88.0995°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Kingsford

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 38 gauged

34 of 38 waterfalls near Kingsford 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 Chicagon Falls Roaring Chipmunk Falls Roaring Dee Lundeen Falls Strong Ely 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) Strong Rose Falls (West) Strong Twin Island Rapids Strong Tioga Falls Strong Strong Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 79°F

Fri 77°F Partly Sunny
Sat 79°F Sunny Best
Sun 80°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 97°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 95°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Kingsford

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Smalley Falls Roaring · 2720 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Little Quinnesec Falls Roaring · 2720 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Fumee Falls Roaring · 2720 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) Roaring · 2720 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Sturgeon Falls (historical) Roaring · 3170 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Twelvefoot Falls Roaring · 216 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Kingsford (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 Kingsford (23 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 38 Waterfalls Near Kingsford

Ford Dam Falls

43.5 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Horse Race Rapids

44.8 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hydraulic Dam Falls waterfall

Hydraulic Dam Falls

45.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) waterfall

Big Quinnesec Falls (historical)

45.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fumee Falls waterfall

Fumee Falls

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

Little Quinnesec Falls

47.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Breakwater Falls

15.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sand Portage Falls

47.8 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Piers Gorge Falls waterfall

Piers Gorge Falls

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

Bull Falls

34.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft
Smalley Falls waterfall

Smalley Falls

45.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft

Eighteenfoot Falls

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

Twelvefoot Falls

34.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Eightfoot Falls

34.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Long Slide Falls waterfall

Long Slide Falls

45.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sturgeon Falls (historical)

24.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Power Dam Falls waterfall

Power Dam Falls

23.6 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 10 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

32.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Glidden Rapids

44.9 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft

Quiver Falls

18.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Kingsford

Are there free waterfalls near Kingsford?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Kingsford, including Black River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Kingsford?

There are 14 easy waterfall hikes near Kingsford, including Bull Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Kingsford?

There are 23 dog-friendly waterfalls near Kingsford, including Black River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Kingsford?

There are 26 kid-friendly waterfalls near Kingsford, including Black River Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Kingsford?

The shortest waterfall hike near Kingsford is Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Kingsford?

The tallest waterfall near Kingsford is Twelvefoot Falls at 12 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Kingsford require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Kingsford?

Yes, 19 waterfalls near Kingsford have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Kingsford?

The closest waterfall to Kingsford is Ford Dam Falls, approximately 0.9 miles away.

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