Waterfall Hikes Near St. James, MN

4,757 residents

Chicago Time Zone

3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near St. James? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of St. James. 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 43.9833°N, -94.6249°W

Map of Waterfalls Near St. James

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Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 85°F

Wed 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms

Thu 89°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Fri 90°F Showers And Thunderstorms

Ind 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sun 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Mon 85°F Mostly Sunny Best

Tue 85°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near St. James (1 waterfall)

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.

Ramsey Falls waterfall

Ramsey Falls

39.2 miles away

Minnesota

Easy

1.0 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around St. James (2 waterfalls)

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

Minnemishinona Falls waterfall

Minnemishinona Falls

40.7 miles away

Minnesota

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near St. James

Minnewankon Falls

42.1 miles away

Minnesota

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Minnemishinona Falls waterfall

Minnemishinona Falls

40.7 miles away

Minnesota

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Ramsey Falls waterfall

Ramsey Falls

39.2 miles away

Minnesota

Easy

1.0 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near St. James

Are there free waterfalls near St. James?

There are 2 free waterfalls near St. James, including Minnemishinona Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near St. James?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near St. James, including Ramsey Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in St. James?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near St. James, including Minnemishinona Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near St. James?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near St. James, including Minnemishinona Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near St. James?

The shortest waterfall hike near St. James is Minnemishinona Falls at 1.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near St. James?

The tallest waterfall near St. James is Minnemishinona Falls at 42 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to St. James?

The closest waterfall to St. James is Minnewankon Falls, approximately 31.9 miles away.

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