Waterfall Hikes Near Quinnesec, MI

1,262 residents
Menominee Time Zone
41 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Quinnesec? There are 41 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Quinnesec. 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 45.8030°N, -87.9958°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Quinnesec

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

41 of 41 gauged

30 of 41 waterfalls near Quinnesec 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 Chandler Falls Barely Flowing Chicagon Falls Roaring Chipmunk Falls Roaring Dee Lundeen Falls Strong Ely Falls Moderate Schweitzer Falls Moderate Warner Falls Moderate Tiger 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) Moderate Rose Falls (West) Moderate Twin Island Rapids Moderate Strong Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 79°F

Fri 77°F Partly Sunny
Sat 79°F Sunny Best
Sun 79°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 97°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 94°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Quinnesec

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Smalley Falls Roaring · 2710 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Sturgeon Falls (historical) Roaring · 3180 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Sand Portage Falls Roaring · 3180 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Quiver Falls Roaring · 3200 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Piers Gorge Falls Roaring · 3180 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Long Slide Falls Roaring · 3180 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Quinnesec (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.

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

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

Fumee Falls waterfall

Fumee Falls

49.5 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

All 41 Waterfalls Near Quinnesec

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
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

Sand Portage Falls

47.8 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Horse Race Rapids

44.8 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

Ford Dam Falls

43.5 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Smalley Falls waterfall

Smalley Falls

45.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 75 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

Breakwater Falls

15.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Quiver Falls

18.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

Upper Mill Pond Falls

30.1 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Lower Mill Pond Falls

30 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
Daves Falls waterfall

Daves Falls

42.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Bull Falls waterfall

Bull Falls

34.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.2 miles 100 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Quinnesec

Are there free waterfalls near Quinnesec?

There are 20 free waterfalls near Quinnesec, including Black River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Quinnesec?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Quinnesec?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Quinnesec?

There are 28 kid-friendly waterfalls near Quinnesec, including Black River Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Quinnesec?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Quinnesec?

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

Do any waterfalls near Quinnesec require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Quinnesec?

Yes, 19 waterfalls near Quinnesec have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Quinnesec?

The closest waterfall to Quinnesec is Fumee Falls, approximately 0.9 miles away.

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