Waterfall Hikes Near Hugo, MN

15,831 residents
Chicago Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hugo? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Hugo. 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 45.1671°N, -92.9588°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hugo

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 4 gauged

2 waterfalls near Hugo have live flow data today

Apple River Falls Moderate Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 81°F

Thu 82°F Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Fri 82°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 80°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 79°F Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Mon 81°F Sunny Best
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 80°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Hugo

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Apple River Falls Moderate · 220 cfs 53rd percentile
  2. 2 Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hugo (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

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

Saint Anthony Falls

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

Minnehaha Falls

42.6 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

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

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

Shadow Falls waterfall CC

Shadow Falls

40.7 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 4 Waterfalls Near Hugo

Apple River Falls waterfall

Apple River Falls

13.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Shadow Falls waterfall CC

Shadow Falls

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

Saint Anthony Falls

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

Minnehaha Falls

42.6 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hugo

Are there free waterfalls near Hugo?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hugo?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hugo?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hugo?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hugo?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Hugo?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Hugo?

The closest waterfall to Hugo is Apple River Falls, approximately 10.9 miles away.

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