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

Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

39.6 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft
Houghton Falls waterfall

Houghton Falls

11 miles away
In Isle Royale National Park
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hungarian Falls waterfall

Hungarian Falls

2.4 miles away
In Isle Royale National Park
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hydraulic Dam Falls waterfall

Hydraulic Dam Falls

42.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Iagoo Falls waterfall

Iagoo Falls

38.3 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.8 miles 120 ft
Interstate Falls waterfall

Interstate Falls

40.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Irish Rapid Falls waterfall

Irish Rapid Falls

40.8 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jacobs Falls waterfall

Jacobs Falls

42.8 miles away
In Isle Royale National Park
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Judson Falls waterfall

Judson Falls

0.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jumbo Falls waterfall

Jumbo Falls

41.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kakabika Falls waterfall

Kakabika Falls

8 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Laughing Whitefish Falls waterfall

Laughing Whitefish Falls

27.9 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Lepisto Falls waterfall

Lepisto Falls

38.1 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft
Letherby Falls waterfall

Letherby Falls

35.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

45 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Garlic Falls waterfall

Little Garlic Falls

44.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Trap Falls waterfall

Little Trap Falls

41.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Union Gorge Falls waterfall

Little Union Gorge Falls

44.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Canyon Falls waterfall

Lower Canyon Falls

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

Lower Carp River Falls

10.9 miles away
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