Alger County, Michigan
Waterfalls Near Munising, MI
Munising has 20 named waterfalls within 30 miles, 10 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Horseshoe Falls, 0.7 miles southeast of town. Spray Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (5.0 stars from 30 Google reviews).
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Munising at a Glance
20 Waterfalls Near Munising, Ranked by Distance
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Horseshoe Falls
Horseshoe Falls is the closest named waterfall to Munising, 0.7 miles to the southeast in Alger County. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Munising. For an admission fee, visitors can view this cascade of water with a trout pond & souvenir shop.
- Rating
- 3.4 (244 Google reviews)
- Address
- Munising, MI 49862
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Tannery Falls
Tannery Falls lies 1.1 miles east of Munising in Alger County, number 2 of 20 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Munising. Visitors can stand both in front of & behind this 40-foot waterfall flowing into a sandstone canyon.
- Rating
- 3.8 (78 Google reviews)
- Address
- Munising, MI 49862
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Memorial Falls
Memorial Falls lies 1.2 miles northeast of Munising in Alger County, number 3 of 20 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Munising. Destination for short hikes through a gorge leading to twin waterfalls fed by streams.
- Rating
- 3.8 (59 Google reviews)
- Address
- Munising, MI 49862
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Alger Falls
Alger Falls lies 1.3 miles south of Munising in Alger County, number 4 of 20 by distance. It ranks 17th for review count among waterfalls near Munising.
- Rating
- 4.4 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Munising Township, MI 49862
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Munising Falls
Munising Falls lies 1.6 miles northeast of Munising in Alger County, number 5 of 20 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Munising. 50-foot waterfall with a forested trail & stairs to a viewing platform along a sandstone canyon.
- Rating
- 4.6 (525 Google reviews)
- Address
- Munising, MI 49862
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Wagner Falls
Wagner Falls lies 1.6 miles south of Munising in Alger County, number 6 of 20 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Munising.
- Rating
- 4.8 (253 Google reviews)
- Address
- Munising Township, MI 49862
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Miners Falls
Miners Falls lies 7.1 miles northeast of Munising in Alger County, number 7 of 20 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Munising. Waterfall in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, accessible via a path with stairs to a lookout.
- Rating
- 4.9 (419 Google reviews)
- Address
- Munising Township, MI 49884
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Cole Creek Falls
Cole Creek Falls lies 8.0 miles west of Munising in Alger County, number 8 of 20 by distance. It ranks 19th for review count among waterfalls near Munising.
- Rating
- 4.0 (4 Google reviews)
- Address
- Au Train Township, MI 49806
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Scott Falls
Scott Falls lies 8.1 miles west of Munising in Alger County, number 9 of 20 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Munising.
- Rating
- 4.6 (220 Google reviews)
- Address
- Au Train Township, MI 49806
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Bridalveil Falls
Bridalveil Falls lies 9.0 miles northeast of Munising in Alger County, number 10 of 20 by distance. It ranks 16th for review count among waterfalls near Munising. 140-ft. waterfall cascading over tall, lakefront cliffs, visible from a boat or the shoreline trail.
- Rating
- 4.8 (9 Google reviews)
- Address
- Munising Township, MI 49884
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Au Train Falls
Au Train Falls lies 11 miles southwest of Munising in Alger County, number 11 of 20 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Munising.
- Rating
- 4.8 (181 Google reviews)
- Address
- Au Train Township, MI 49862
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Mosquito Falls
Mosquito Falls lies 11 miles northeast of Munising in Alger County, number 12 of 20 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Munising. Surrounded by a peaceful forest, this cascading 3-part waterfall is accessed by a hiking trail.
- Rating
- 4.4 (60 Google reviews)
- Address
- Munising Township, MI 49884
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Chapel Falls
Chapel Falls lies 13 miles northeast of Munising in Alger County, number 13 of 20 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Munising. This picturesque 60-ft-high waterfall in a forest is reached via a 1.5-mile-long hiking trail.
- Rating
- 4.8 (96 Google reviews)
- Address
- Munising Township, MI 49884
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Spray Falls
Spray Falls lies 15 miles northeast of Munising in Alger County, number 14 of 20 by distance. It ranks 13th for review count among waterfalls near Munising. Hiking trails & boats lead to this powerful 70' waterfall which plunges into Lake Superior.
- Rating
- 5.0 (30 Google reviews)
- Address
- Munising Township, MI 49884
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Silver Falls
Silver Falls lies 16 miles west of Munising in Alger County, number 15 of 20 by distance. It ranks 18th for review count among waterfalls near Munising.
- Rating
- 3.0 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Onota Township, MI 49822
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Rock River Falls
Rock River Falls lies 16 miles west of Munising in Alger County, number 16 of 20 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Munising.
- Rating
- 4.1 (37 Google reviews)
- Address
- Onota Township, MI 49822
- Known for
- road conditions, swamp, trailhead, off road vehicle, directions
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Laughing Whitefish Falls
Laughing Whitefish Falls lies 20 miles west of Munising in Alger County, number 17 of 20 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Munising. Densely wooded hiking trail leading to a scenic platform overlooking a large waterfall.
- Rating
- 4.8 (297 Google reviews)
- Address
- Rock River Township, MI 49885
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Whitefish Falls
Whitefish Falls lies 23 miles southwest of Munising in Alger County, number 18 of 20 by distance. It ranks 14th for review count among waterfalls near Munising. Its own nearest town is K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base.
- Rating
- 4.8 (28 Google reviews)
- Address
- Limestone Township, MI 49891
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Haymeadows Falls
Haymeadows Falls lies 28 miles south of Munising in Delta County, number 19 of 20 by distance. It ranks 15th for review count among waterfalls near Munising. Its own nearest town is Gladstone.
- Rating
- 3.0 (12 Google reviews)
- Address
- Masonville Township, MI 49878
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Upper Chocolay Falls
Upper Chocolay Falls lies 29 miles west of Munising in Marquette County, number 20 of 20 by distance. It ranks 20th for review count among waterfalls near Munising. Its own nearest town is K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base.
- Rating
- 1.0 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- West Branch Township, MI 49885
Where the Waterfalls Are
Munising sits in or near the Pictured Rocks and the Eastern UP area of Michigan. Around Munising, sandstone layers form a cliffline that streams pour over on their way to Lake Superior. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore contains Munising Falls, Miners Falls and Sable Falls, while Wagner Falls and Laughing Whitefish Falls are protected as state scenic sites. Horseshoe Falls is a privately run attraction with an admission fee. Further east in Luce County, the Upper Falls of the Tahquamenon River is one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi and among the most visited in Michigan, with its distinctive amber water. The Lower Falls lie a few miles downstream within the same state park. Read the Michigan waterfall guide.
By direction from Munising: 7 to the northeast, 6 to the west, 3 to the south, 2 to the southwest, 1 to the east, and 1 to the southeast. They are spread across Alger County (18), Delta County (1), and Marquette County (1). The average distance is 11.1 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Munising
Horseshoe Falls (0.7 mi), Tannery Falls (1.1 mi), Memorial Falls (1.2 mi), Alger Falls (1.3 mi), Munising Falls (1.6 mi), Wagner Falls (1.6 mi), Miners Falls (7.1 mi), Cole Creek Falls (8.0 mi), Scott Falls (8.1 mi), Bridalveil Falls (9.0 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Munising
Au Train Falls (11 mi), Mosquito Falls (11 mi), Chapel Falls (13 mi), Spray Falls (15 mi), Silver Falls (16 mi), Rock River Falls (16 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Munising
Laughing Whitefish Falls (20 mi), Whitefish Falls (23 mi), Haymeadows Falls (28 mi), Upper Chocolay Falls (29 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Munising: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Munising, MI?
20 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Munising: 10 within 10 miles, 6 10 to 20 miles, 4 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Munising?
Horseshoe Falls in Alger County is the closest, about 0.7 miles southeast of Munising.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Munising?
Spray Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 5.0 stars from 30 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Munising Falls.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Munising in?
Alger County (18), Delta County (1), and Marquette County (1).
How does Munising compare with other Michigan towns?
Munising ranks 15th of the 24 Michigan towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.