Waterfall Hikes Near Monticello, MN

14,447 residents

Chicago Time Zone

3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Monticello faces the Mississippi about forty miles upstream of where the river takes its one big plunge. Follow I-94 southeast and Saint Anthony Falls appears as a drive-up view in downtown Minneapolis. Minnehaha Falls runs a little farther, 53 feet with a mile-and-a-half loop beneath it. Shadow Falls in St. Paul adds a half-mile ravine walk. All three welcome dogs, and the whole set fits into one afternoon down the freeway and back.

Located at 45.2991°N, -93.7996°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Monticello

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 3 gauged

1 waterfall near Monticello has live flow data today

Minnehaha Falls Low

Updated 2 days ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 69°F

Aft 60°F Showers And Thunderstorms

Tue 69°F Mostly Sunny Best

Wed 67°F Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Thu 73°F Partly Sunny

Fri 71°F Rain Showers Likely

Sat 71°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sun 70°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

1 Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing · 1 cfs 2nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Monticello (2 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.