Waterfall Hikes Near St. Michael, MN

18,648 residents
Chicago Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near St. Michael? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of St. Michael. 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 45.2014°N, -93.6920°W

Map of Waterfalls Near St. Michael

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 4 gauged

1 of 2 waterfalls near St. Michael is flowing strongly today

Apple River Falls Moderate Minnehaha Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 94°F

Aft 80°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 94°F Sunny Best
Tue 91°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near St. Michael

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Minnehaha Falls Roaring · 106 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Apple River Falls Moderate · 460 cfs 38th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near St. Michael (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

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
Apple River Falls waterfall

Apple River Falls

48.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around St. Michael (3 waterfalls)

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

Shadow Falls waterfall CC

Shadow Falls

30.5 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 4 Waterfalls Near St. Michael

Saint Anthony Falls waterfall

Saint Anthony Falls

26.1 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
Shadow Falls waterfall CC

Shadow Falls

30.5 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Minnehaha Falls

31.3 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Apple River Falls waterfall

Apple River Falls

48.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near St. Michael

Are there free waterfalls near St. Michael?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near St. Michael?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in St. Michael?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near St. Michael?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near St. Michael?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near St. Michael?

The tallest waterfall near St. Michael is Minnehaha Falls at 53 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to St. Michael?

The closest waterfall to St. Michael is Saint Anthony Falls, approximately 29.2 miles away.

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