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

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

41.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

7.1 miles away
In Isle Royale National Park
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

3 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

36.3 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

46.2 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Letherby Falls waterfall

Lower Letherby Falls

34.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Mill Pond Falls waterfall

Lower Mill Pond Falls

45 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
Manabezho Falls waterfall

Manabezho Falls

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

Manakiki Falls

45.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Manganese Falls waterfall

Manganese Falls

12.1 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Manido Falls waterfall

Manido Falls

42.5 miles away
Michigan
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Maple Creek Falls waterfall

Maple Creek Falls

45.7 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Margeson Falls waterfall

Margeson Falls

37.8 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Marshall Falls waterfall

Marshall Falls

1.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Memorial Falls waterfall

Memorial Falls

41 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mex-i-min-e Falls waterfall

Mex-i-min-e Falls

36 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Michigamme Falls (historical) waterfall

Michigamme Falls (historical)

43.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Middle East Jumbo River Falls waterfall

Middle East Jumbo River Falls

35.1 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Middle Falls waterfall

Middle Falls

45.4 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Middle Falls River Falls waterfall

Middle Falls River Falls

3.5 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