Waterfall Hikes Near Center City, MN

624 residents
Chicago Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Center City? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Center City. 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 45.3942°N, -92.8142°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Center City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 6 gauged

1 of 3 waterfalls near Center City is flowing strongly today

Apple River Falls Moderate Big Spring Falls Strong Minnehaha Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 90°F

Wed 86°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu 90°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 87°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Ind 83°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 84°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 85°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 85°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Center City

Updated about 1 hour ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Big Spring Falls Strong · 244 cfs 77th percentile
  2. 2 Apple River Falls Moderate · 428 cfs 27th percentile
  3. 3 Minnehaha Falls Low · 37 cfs 13th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Center City (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.

Apple River Falls waterfall

Apple River Falls

48.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Saint Anthony Falls waterfall

Saint Anthony Falls

26.1 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Minnehaha Falls

31.3 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Center City (5 waterfalls)

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

Big Spring Falls waterfall

Big Spring Falls

31.6 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shadow Falls waterfall CC

Shadow Falls

30.5 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wolf Creek Falls waterfall

Wolf Creek Falls

30.1 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near Center City

Apple River Falls waterfall

Apple River Falls

48.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Big Spring Falls waterfall

Big Spring Falls

31.6 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shadow Falls waterfall CC

Shadow Falls

30.5 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wolf Creek Falls waterfall

Wolf Creek Falls

30.1 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Saint Anthony Falls waterfall

Saint Anthony Falls

26.1 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Minnehaha Falls

31.3 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Center City

Are there free waterfalls near Center City?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Center City, including Apple River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Center City?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Center City?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Center City, including Big Spring Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Center City?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near Center City, including Big Spring Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Center City?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Center City?

The tallest waterfall near Center City is Minnehaha Falls at 53 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Center City require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Center City requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

What is the closest waterfall to Center City?

The closest waterfall to Center City is Apple River Falls, approximately 15.9 miles away.

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