Waterfall Hikes Near Kingsford, MI

5,127 residents
Menominee Time Zone
42 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Kingsford? There are 42 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

42 of 42 gauged

42 waterfalls near Kingsford have live flow data today

Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) Low Fumee Falls Low Little Quinnesec Falls Low Smalley Falls Low Black River Falls Barely Flowing White City Falls Barely Flowing Breakwater Falls Barely Flowing Bull Falls Barely Flowing Daves Falls Barely Flowing Eighteenfoot Falls Barely Flowing Eightfoot Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Twelvefoot Falls Barely Flowing Cataract Dam Falls Low Chandler Falls Barely Flowing Chicagon Falls Low Chipmunk Falls Low Dee Lundeen Falls Barely Flowing Ely Falls Low Ford Dam Falls Barely Flowing Horse Race Rapids Barely Flowing Hydraulic Dam Falls Barely Flowing Long Slide Falls Barely Flowing Piers Gorge Falls Barely Flowing Sand Portage Falls Barely Flowing Sturgeon Falls (historical) Barely Flowing Glidden Rapids Barely Flowing Margeson Falls Barely Flowing Michigamme Falls (historical) Barely Flowing Letherby Falls Barely Flowing Lower Letherby Falls Low Lower Mill Pond Falls Barely Flowing Power Dam Falls Barely Flowing Upper Mill Pond Falls Barely Flowing Pemene Falls Barely Flowing Quiver Falls Barely Flowing Rose Falls (East) Low Rose Falls (West) Low Upper Sturgeon Falls Barely Flowing Tioga Falls Barely Flowing Twin Island Rapids Barely Flowing Strong Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 77°F

Tod 81°F Chance Rain Showers
Wed 82°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 79°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 77°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 72°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 77°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 79°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Kingsford

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Rose Falls (West) Low · 293 cfs 23rd percentile
  2. 2 Rose Falls (East) Low · 293 cfs 23rd percentile
  3. 3 Smalley Falls Low · 996 cfs 17th percentile
  4. 4 Little Quinnesec Falls Low · 996 cfs 17th percentile
  5. 5 Fumee Falls Low · 996 cfs 17th percentile
  6. 6 Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) Low · 996 cfs 17th 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

34.1 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Kingsford (26 waterfalls)

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

Hydraulic Dam Falls waterfall

Hydraulic Dam Falls

47 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fumee Falls waterfall

Fumee Falls

28.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 42 Waterfalls Near Kingsford

Ford Dam Falls

34.1 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Horse Race Rapids

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

Hydraulic Dam Falls

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

Big Quinnesec Falls (historical)

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

Fumee Falls

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

Little Quinnesec Falls

48.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Breakwater Falls

27.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sand Portage Falls

Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Piers Gorge Falls waterfall

Piers Gorge Falls

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

Bull Falls

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

Smalley Falls

46.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft

Eighteenfoot Falls

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

Twelvefoot Falls

45.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Eightfoot Falls

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

Long Slide Falls

41.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sturgeon Falls (historical)

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

Power Dam Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

30.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Glidden Rapids

17.4 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft

Quiver Falls

39.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Kingsford

Are there free waterfalls near Kingsford?

There are 20 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 26 dog-friendly waterfalls near Kingsford, including Black River Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Kingsford?

There are 29 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, 21 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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