Waterfall Hikes Near Palmer, MI

378 residents
Detroit Time Zone
92 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Palmer? There are 92 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Palmer. 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 46.4436°N, -87.5817°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Palmer

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

84 of 92 gauged

38 of 84 waterfalls near Palmer are flowing strongly today

Au Train Falls Low Black River Falls Moderate White City Falls Moderate Black Slate Falls Strong Gomanche Falls Strong Letherby Falls Strong Middle Silver River Falls Strong Quartzite Falls Strong Ravine River Falls Strong Silver Falls Strong Slate River Falls Strong Slide Falls Strong Canyon Falls Moderate Lower Canyon Falls Moderate Ogemaw Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Cataract Dam Falls Roaring Froling Falls Roaring Whitefish Falls Roaring Upper Chocolay Falls Roaring Chipmunk Falls Roaring Daults Falls Strong Harley Falls Strong No Name Falls Strong Plumbago Falls Strong Upper Sturgeon Falls Strong Upper Silver River Falls Strong Upper Silver Falls Strong Tioga Falls Strong 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 Strong Ely Falls Moderate Schweitzer Falls Moderate Warner Falls Moderate Upper Carp River Falls Moderate Tiger Falls Moderate Fumee Falls Roaring Little Quinnesec Falls 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 Piers Gorge Falls Roaring Sand Portage Falls Roaring Sturgeon Falls (historical) Roaring Quiver Falls Roaring Rapid River Falls Strong Rose Falls (East) Strong Rose Falls (West) Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

Fri 73°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 75°F Sunny
Sun 78°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mon 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Palmer

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Fumee Falls Roaring · 2720 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Little Quinnesec Falls Roaring · 2720 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Sturgeon Falls (historical) Roaring · 3170 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Sand Portage Falls Roaring · 3170 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Power Dam Falls Roaring · 320 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Piers Gorge Falls Roaring · 3170 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Palmer (21 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 Palmer (69 waterfalls)

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

Warner Falls waterfall

Warner Falls

12.7 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
Upper Carp River Falls waterfall

Upper Carp River Falls

11.2 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
White City Falls waterfall

White City Falls

19.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 92 Waterfalls Near Palmer

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
Upper Carp River Falls waterfall

Upper Carp River Falls

11.2 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
White City Falls waterfall

White City Falls

19.9 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
Morgan Falls waterfall

Morgan Falls

8.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Carp River Falls waterfall

Lower Carp River Falls

8.9 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

Holeyoke Falls

10.2 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
Black River Falls waterfall

Black River Falls

22.3 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Little Garlic Falls

14.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Froling Falls

4.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Big Garlic River Falls

Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Big Pup Falls

Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Upper Chocolay Falls

33.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bushy Creek Falls waterfall

Bushy Creek Falls

Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Palmer

Are there free waterfalls near Palmer?

There are 63 free waterfalls near Palmer, including Alder Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Palmer?

There are 21 easy waterfall hikes near Palmer, including Alger Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Palmer?

There are 69 dog-friendly waterfalls near Palmer, including Alder Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Palmer?

There are 72 kid-friendly waterfalls near Palmer, including Alder Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Palmer?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Palmer?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Palmer?

Yes, 37 waterfalls near Palmer have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Palmer?

The closest waterfall to Palmer is Warner Falls, approximately 1.2 miles away.

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