Waterfall Hikes in Michigan (MI)

1 National Park
739 Major Cities
199 Waterfalls

to explore

Michigan’s waterfalls arise from contrasts between the rugged, Precambrian bedrock and coastal bluffs of the Upper Peninsula and the glacially sculpted river valleys and escarpments of the Lower Peninsula and surrounding Great Lakes. Hikes range from predominantly moderate backcountry routes—especially along the Lake Superior shore and in remote forestlands—to shorter family-friendly roadside and park trails, and the state is distinctive for its layered basalt and sandstone ledges, seasonal spring peaks, and close ties between falls and Great Lakes shoreline. See waterfalls near major Michigan cities .

Popular Difficulties

Moderate: 159 trails
Easy: 33 trails
Drive Up: 7 trails

Trail Types

Out And Back: 198 trails
Unknown: 1 trails

Featured Parks

Isle Royale

National Parks in Michigan

View from above the trees looking down at Duncan Bay Narrows, trees, Lake Superior, and Canada.

Michigan

8 Waterfalls

19.2 Total Trail Miles

Best Waterfall Hikes in Michigan

Our top picks based on trail quality and scenic value.

Abinodji Falls waterfall

Abinodji Falls

Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ajibikika Falls waterfall

Ajibikika Falls

Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Alder Falls waterfall

Alder Falls

33.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Algonquin Falls waterfall

Algonquin Falls

42.7 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bathtub Falls waterfall

Bathtub Falls

41.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Carp Falls waterfall

Big Carp Falls

41 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All Waterfall Hikes in Michigan

Abinodji Falls waterfall

Abinodji Falls

Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Agate Falls waterfall

Agate Falls

41.6 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Ajibikika Falls waterfall

Ajibikika Falls

Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Alder Falls waterfall

Alder Falls

33.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Alger Falls waterfall

Alger Falls

Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 20 ft
Algonquin Falls waterfall

Algonquin Falls

42.7 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Au Train Falls waterfall

Au Train Falls

Michigan
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Bathtub Falls waterfall

Bathtub Falls

41.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Carp Falls waterfall

Big Carp Falls

41 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Erick's Falls waterfall

Big Erick's Falls

Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Garlic River Falls waterfall

Big Garlic River Falls

39.7 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Pup Falls waterfall

Big Pup Falls

36.7 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Black River Falls waterfall

Black River Falls

Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Black Slate Falls waterfall

Black Slate Falls

Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bonanza Falls waterfall

Bonanza Falls

Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bond Falls waterfall

Bond Falls

44.8 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Bridalveil Falls waterfall

Bridalveil Falls

Michigan
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Bushy Creek Falls waterfall

Bushy Creek Falls

36 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Canyon Falls waterfall

Canyon Falls

Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Major Cities in Michigan

Waterfall Hikes Near Marquette

20.7 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Sault Ste. Marie

13.4 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Escanaba

12.4 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Alpena

10.2 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Menominee

8.4 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Houghton

8.3 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Iron Mountain

7.5 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Ishpeming

6.2 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Petoskey

5.9 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Gladstone

5.2 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Kingsford

5.1 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Ironwood

5.1 K residents