Waterfall Hikes Near Marquette, MI

20,673 residents
Detroit Time Zone
79 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Marquette? There are 79 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Marquette. 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 46.5440°N, -87.4082°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Marquette

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

68 of 79 gauged

2 of 68 waterfalls near Marquette are flowing strongly today

Alder Falls Moderate Big Garlic River Falls Moderate Big Pup Falls Moderate Bushy Creek Falls Moderate Eighty Foot Falls Moderate Hogback Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Middle Falls Moderate Mulligan Falls Moderate Pinnacle Falls Moderate Yellow Dog River Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Au Train Falls Barely Flowing Haymeadows Falls Barely Flowing Big Erick's Falls Low Big Falls Low East Branch Falls Low Ectasy Falls Low Forty Foot Falls Low Lower Falls Low Lower Letherby Falls Low Yellow Dog Falls Low Wylie Falls Low West Branch Yellow Dog Falls Low West Branch Falls Low Turkey Neck Falls Low Black River Falls Low White City Falls Low Black Slate Falls Moderate Letherby Falls Moderate Quartzite Falls Moderate Ravine River Falls Moderate Slate River Falls Moderate Slide Falls Moderate Cataract Dam Falls Moderate Froling Falls Moderate Whitefish Falls Moderate Upper Chocolay Falls Moderate Chandler Falls Moderate Dead River Falls Low Holeyoke Falls Low Laughing Whitefish Falls Low Little Garlic Falls Low Lower Carp River Falls Low Morgan Falls Low Reany Falls Low Rock River Falls Low Silver Falls Low Trestle Falls Low Dee Lundeen Falls Low Ely Falls Low Schweitzer Falls Low Warner Falls Low Upper Carp River Falls Low Tiger Falls Low Harley Falls Moderate No Name Falls Moderate Upper Sturgeon Falls Moderate Upper Silver River Falls Moderate Upper Silver Falls Moderate Tioga Falls Moderate Lower Mill Pond Falls Strong Upper Mill Pond Falls Strong Rapid River Falls Low Rose Falls (East) Low Rose Falls (West) Low

Updated 35 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 72°F

Sat 72°F Sunny Best
Sun 79°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 86°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny
Tue 90°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 79°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Marquette

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Lower Mill Pond Falls Roaring · 344 cfs 92nd percentile
  2. 2 Upper Mill Pond Falls Roaring · 344 cfs 92nd percentile
  3. 3 Quartzite Falls Moderate · 95 cfs 65th percentile
  4. 4 Ravine River Falls Moderate · 95 cfs 65th percentile
  5. 5 Black Slate Falls Moderate · 95 cfs 65th percentile
  6. 6 Letherby Falls Moderate · 95 cfs 65th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Marquette (18 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Marquette (63 waterfalls)

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

Lower Carp River Falls waterfall

Lower Carp River Falls

8.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Morgan Falls waterfall

Morgan Falls

8.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dead River Falls waterfall

Dead River Falls

10.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Reany Falls waterfall

Reany Falls

10.8 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 79 Waterfalls Near Marquette

Lower Carp River Falls waterfall

Lower Carp River Falls

8.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Morgan Falls waterfall

Morgan Falls

8.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dead River Falls waterfall

Dead River Falls

10.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Reany Falls waterfall

Reany Falls

10.8 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Trestle Falls waterfall

Trestle Falls

8.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Holeyoke Falls

10.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Carp River Falls waterfall

Upper Carp River Falls

11.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Froling Falls

4.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Little Garlic Falls

14.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Warner Falls waterfall

Warner Falls

12.7 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tiger Falls waterfall

Tiger Falls

13.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Schweitzer Falls waterfall

Schweitzer Falls

2.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cataract Dam Falls waterfall

Cataract Dam Falls

45.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Upper Chocolay Falls

33.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ely Falls waterfall

Ely Falls

16.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Big Garlic River Falls

Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
White City Falls waterfall

White City Falls

19.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Big Pup Falls

Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bushy Creek Falls waterfall

Bushy Creek Falls

Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Yellow Dog River Falls waterfall

Yellow Dog River Falls

19.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Marquette

Are there free waterfalls near Marquette?

There are 54 free waterfalls near Marquette, including Alder Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Marquette?

There are 18 easy waterfall hikes near Marquette, including Alger Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Marquette?

There are 63 dog-friendly waterfalls near Marquette, including Alder Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Marquette?

There are 67 kid-friendly waterfalls near Marquette, including Alder Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Marquette?

The shortest waterfall hike near Marquette is Alder Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Marquette?

The tallest waterfall near Marquette is Laughing Whitefish Falls at 100 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Marquette?

Yes, 31 waterfalls near Marquette have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Marquette?

The closest waterfall to Marquette is Lower Carp River Falls, approximately 3.4 miles away.

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