Waterfall Hikes Near St. Paul, MN

308,806 residents
Chicago Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near St. Paul? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of St. Paul. 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 44.9478°N, -93.1039°W

Map of Waterfalls Near St. Paul

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 4 gauged

2 waterfalls near St. Paul have live flow data today

Apple River Falls Moderate Minnehaha Falls Moderate

Updated 24 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 76°F

Thu 76°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 80°F Partly Sunny
Sat 83°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 92°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 97°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 94°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near St. Paul

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Minnehaha Falls Moderate · 53 cfs 68th percentile
  2. 2 Apple River Falls Moderate · 507 cfs 67th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near St. Paul (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.

Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Minnehaha Falls

31.3 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Saint Anthony Falls waterfall

Saint Anthony Falls

26.1 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.5 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. Paul (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. Paul

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
Saint Anthony Falls waterfall

Saint Anthony Falls

26.1 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.5 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. Paul

Are there free waterfalls near St. Paul?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near St. Paul?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in St. Paul?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near St. Paul?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near St. Paul?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near St. Paul?

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

What is the closest waterfall to St. Paul?

The closest waterfall to St. Paul is Shadow Falls, approximately 4.2 miles away.

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