Waterfalls around Duluth at a glance
There are 18 named waterfalls within 50 miles of downtown Duluth. The nearest is Lower Amnicon Falls, about 16 mi SE in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the east: 11 of the 18. The radius reaches into 2 states, led by Wisconsin (10) and Minnesota (8).
Distances here are straight lines from the city centre. Roads bend around ridges and rivers, so a fall 20 miles out can take an hour to reach. Search your own street or tap Find falls near me above to measure from where you are.
How far you have to drive
| Within | Named waterfalls |
|---|---|
| 10 miles of Duluth | 0 |
| 25 miles of Duluth | 8 |
| 50 miles of Duluth | 18 |
Well-known falls within reach of Duluth
Amnicon Falls (16 miSE), Big Manitou Falls (17 miS) and Gooseberry Falls (39 miNE) are among the best-known waterfalls within 50 miles. Each is described on its state page: waterfalls in Wisconsin, waterfalls in Minnesota.
The 15 nearest waterfalls to Duluth
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Amnicon Falls | 16 mi SE | not recorded | Wisconsin |
| Amnicon Falls | 16 mi SE | not recorded | Douglas County, Wisconsin |
| Snake Pit Falls | 16 mi SE | not recorded | Wisconsin |
| Now and Then Falls | 16 mi SE | not recorded | Wisconsin |
| Upper Amnicon Falls | 16 mi SE | not recorded | Wisconsin |
| Big Manitou Falls | 17 mi S | not recorded | Douglas County, Wisconsin |
| Little Manitou Falls | 18 mi S | not recorded | Douglas County, Wisconsin |
| Shale Falls | 25 mi ESE | not recorded | Douglas County, Wisconsin |
| Upper Falls | 32 mi NE | not recorded | Minnesota |
| Lower Falls | 33 mi NE | not recorded | Minnesota |
| Fifth Falls | 39 mi NE | 15 ft | Minnesota |
| Middle Falls | 39 mi NE | 23 ft | Minnesota |
| Upper Falls | 39 mi NE | 33 ft | Minnesota |
| Gooseberry Falls | 39 mi NE | not recorded | Lake County, Minnesota |
| Lower Falls | 39 mi NE | 20 ft | Minnesota |
Tallest recorded waterfalls near Duluth
Heights as recorded in OpenStreetMap. 4 of the 18 falls have one; the rest are often small ledges and cascades. Why published heights differ.
| Waterfall | Height | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Falls | 33 ft | 39 mi NE |
| Middle Falls | 23 ft | 39 mi NE |
| Lower Falls | 20 ft | 39 mi NE |
| Fifth Falls | 15 ft | 39 mi NE |
Counties with the most falls near Duluth
Douglas County, WI (4) and Lake County, MN (2). County is from the USGS record, so falls mapped only in OpenStreetMap are not counted here.
Before you go
The map shows where falls are, not whether a trail reaches them or the land is open. Check the land manager for closures, fees and parking, and stay on the trail near the water. See waterfall safety, waterfall hikes near me and the best time to see waterfalls.
Waterfalls near other cities: Minneapolis, Marquette.