Waterfalls around Minneapolis at a glance
There are 19 named waterfalls within 50 miles of downtown Minneapolis. The nearest is Saint Anthony Falls, about 0.6 mi ENE in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the east: 13 of the 19. The radius reaches into 2 states, led by Minnesota (13) and Wisconsin (6).
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 Minneapolis | 7 |
| 25 miles of Minneapolis | 9 |
| 50 miles of Minneapolis | 19 |
Well-known falls within reach of Minneapolis
Minnehaha Falls (5.1 miSSE) is among the best-known waterfalls within 50 miles. Each is described on its state page: waterfalls in Minnesota.
The 15 nearest waterfalls to Minneapolis
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Anthony Falls | 0.6 mi ENE | not recorded | Hennepin County, Minnesota |
| Bridal Veil Falls | 2.3 mi ESE | not recorded | Minnesota |
| Shingle Creek Falls | 4.0 mi NNW | not recorded | Minnesota |
| Shadow Falls | 4.1 mi SE | not recorded | Ramsey County, Minnesota |
| Minnehaha Falls | 5.1 mi SSE | 52 ft | Hennepin County, Minnesota |
| Hidden Falls | 5.9 mi SE | not recorded | Minnesota |
| Hamm’s Memorial Waterfalls | 5.9 mi E | not recorded | Minnesota |
| Phalen Regional Park Waterfall | 10 mi E | not recorded | Minnesota |
| Fairy Falls | 23 mi ENE | not recorded | Minnesota |
| Vermillion Falls | 27 mi SE | 33 ft | Minnesota |
| Willow Falls | 29 mi E | not recorded | Wisconsin |
| Apple River Falls | 30 mi ENE | not recorded | St. Croix County, Wisconsin |
| Buttermilk Falls | 34 mi NE | not recorded | Wisconsin |
| Cascade Falls | 36 mi NE | not recorded | Wisconsin |
| Griers Falls | 36 mi NE | not recorded | Wisconsin |
Tallest recorded waterfalls near Minneapolis
Heights as recorded in OpenStreetMap. 4 of the 19 falls have one; the rest are often small ledges and cascades. Why published heights differ.
| Waterfall | Height | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minnehaha Falls | 52 ft | 5.1 mi SSE |
| Vermillion Falls | 33 ft | 27 mi SE |
| Silverbrook Falls | 16 ft | 40 mi NE |
| Caron Park Falls | 5 ft | 44 mi S |
Counties with the most falls near Minneapolis
Hennepin County, MN (2), Ramsey County, MN (1) and St. Croix County, WI (1). 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: Duluth.