Waterfall Hikes Near Bloomington, MN

89,244 residents
Chicago Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bloomington? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Bloomington. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 44.8306°N, -93.3151°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bloomington

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 4 gauged

2 waterfalls near Bloomington have live flow data today

Apple River Falls Barely Flowing Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny · 68°F

Aft 60°F Sunny
Mon 68°F Areas Of Frost then Sunny Best
Tue 74°F Sunny
Wed 71°F Sunny
Thu 77°F Sunny
Fri 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 76°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bloomington (3 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Minnehaha Falls

14 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Saint Anthony Falls waterfall

Saint Anthony Falls

46.9 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
Apple River Falls waterfall

Apple River Falls

32.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Bloomington (3 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Shadow Falls waterfall

Shadow Falls

12.1 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 4 Waterfalls Near Bloomington

Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Minnehaha Falls

14 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Saint Anthony Falls waterfall

Saint Anthony Falls

46.9 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
Shadow Falls waterfall

Shadow Falls

12.1 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Apple River Falls waterfall

Apple River Falls

32.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bloomington

Are there free waterfalls near Bloomington?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Bloomington, including Saint Anthony Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bloomington?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Bloomington, including Apple River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bloomington?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bloomington, including Minnehaha Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bloomington?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bloomington, including Minnehaha Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bloomington?

The shortest waterfall hike near Bloomington is Apple River Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Bloomington?

The tallest waterfall near Bloomington is Minnehaha Falls at 53 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Bloomington?

The closest waterfall to Bloomington is Minnehaha Falls, approximately 8.6 miles away.

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