Waterfall Hikes Near West Ishpeming, MI

2,713 residents
Detroit Time Zone
94 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near West Ishpeming? There are 94 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of West Ishpeming. 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 46.4884°N, -87.7170°W

Map of Waterfalls Near West Ishpeming

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

92 of 94 gauged

42 of 92 waterfalls near West Ishpeming 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 Low Big Erick's Falls Moderate Big Falls Moderate East Branch Falls Moderate Ectasy Falls Moderate Forty Foot Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Lower Letherby Falls Moderate Yellow Dog Falls Moderate Wylie Falls Moderate West Branch Yellow Dog Falls Moderate West Branch Falls Moderate Turkey Neck Falls Moderate Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) Roaring Fumee Falls Roaring Little Quinnesec Falls Roaring Smalley Falls Roaring 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 Low Lower Canyon Falls Low Ogemaw Falls Low Upper Falls Low Tibbets Falls Low Cataract Dam Falls Roaring Froling Falls Roaring Whitefish Falls Roaring Upper Chocolay Falls Roaring Chicagon Falls Roaring Chipmunk Falls Roaring Daults Falls Strong Harley Falls Strong Middle Falls River Falls Strong No Name Falls Strong Plumbago Falls Strong Power Dam Falls Strong Power House 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 Glidden Rapids Strong Margeson Falls Strong Michigamme Falls (historical) Strong Horse Race Rapids Roaring Hydraulic Dam Falls Roaring Piers Gorge Falls Roaring Sand Portage Falls Roaring Sturgeon Falls (historical) Roaring Lower Mill Pond Falls Roaring Power Dam Falls Roaring Upper Mill Pond Falls Roaring Rose Falls (East) Moderate Rose Falls (West) Moderate Sturgeon Falls Low

Updated 30 minutes 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Tue 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 90°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near West Ishpeming

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Smalley Falls Roaring · 2620 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Fumee Falls Roaring · 2620 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) Roaring · 2620 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Little Quinnesec Falls Roaring · 2620 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Lower Mill Pond Falls Roaring · 308 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Upper Mill Pond Falls Roaring · 308 cfs 99th percentile

Know when to go.

Get a free email alert when waterfalls near West Ishpeming hit peak flow. We only send when conditions are worth the trip — no weekly newsletters, no spam.

Find waterfalls to hike near West Ishpeming

Have your own travel site? Embed these waterfalls for free.

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near West Ishpeming (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 West Ishpeming (70 waterfalls)

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

16.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
19.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
22.3 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
11.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
12.7 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
2.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 94 Waterfalls Near West Ishpeming

16.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
19.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
22.3 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
11.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
12.7 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
2.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
13.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
8.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
19.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
8.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
8.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
10.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
36.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
10.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
10.8 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
6.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near West Ishpeming

Are there free waterfalls near West Ishpeming?

There are 63 free waterfalls near West Ishpeming, including Alder Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near West Ishpeming?

There are 18 easy waterfall hikes near West Ishpeming, including Au Train Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in West Ishpeming?

There are 70 dog-friendly waterfalls near West Ishpeming, including Alder Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near West Ishpeming?

There are 73 kid-friendly waterfalls near West Ishpeming, including Alder Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near West Ishpeming?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near West Ishpeming?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around West Ishpeming?

Yes, 39 waterfalls near West Ishpeming have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to West Ishpeming?

The closest waterfall to West Ishpeming is Ely Falls, approximately 3.6 miles away.