Waterfall Hikes Near Maplewood, MN

41,405 residents
Chicago Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Maplewood? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Maplewood. 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 44.9842°N, -93.0247°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Maplewood

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 4 gauged

2 waterfalls near Maplewood have live flow data today

Apple River Falls Moderate Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 89°F

Aft 89°F Sunny Best
Thu 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Fri 83°F Partly Sunny
Sat 81°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Mon 82°F Sunny
Tue 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Maplewood

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 Maplewood (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.

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
Apple River Falls waterfall

Apple River Falls

13.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Maplewood (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 Maplewood

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
Apple River Falls waterfall

Apple River Falls

13.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Maplewood

Are there free waterfalls near Maplewood?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Maplewood?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Maplewood?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Maplewood?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Maplewood?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Maplewood?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Maplewood?

The closest waterfall to Maplewood is Shadow Falls, approximately 9.3 miles away.

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