Waterfall Hikes Near Tower, MN

410 residents
Chicago Time Zone
23 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Tower sits at the edge of Lake Vermilion with the Boundary Waters beginning not far north, and the twenty-three falls within fifty miles lean wild. Pike River Falls is the local walk, a mile out and back with dogs allowed. Devils Cascade takes real effort, four and a half miles into canoe country. Loon Falls runs two miles and Fiftysix Rapids does the same at a moderate grade. Sioux Falls you can drive to. Carry a paper map for anything past the marked trailheads up here.

Located at 47.8104°N, -92.2806°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Tower

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 23 gauged

13 waterfalls near Tower have live flow data today

Basswood Falls Barely Flowing Last Falls Barely Flowing Lower Basswood Falls Barely Flowing Wheelbarrow Falls Barely Flowing Chipmunk Falls Low Ivy Falls Low Snake Falls Low Basswood Falls Low Lower Basswood Falls Low Rebecca Falls Low Twin Falls Low Myrtle Falls Low High Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 67°F

Aft 67°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 68°F Partly Sunny
Sun 66°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Mon 67°F Mostly Cloudy
Tue 63°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 64°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 63°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Tower

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Chipmunk Falls Moderate · 68 cfs 28th percentile
  2. 2 Ivy Falls Low · 1275 cfs 13th percentile
  3. 3 Snake Falls Low · 1275 cfs 13th percentile
  4. 4 Basswood Falls Low · 1275 cfs 13th percentile
  5. 5 Lower Basswood Falls Low · 1275 cfs 13th percentile
  6. 6 Rebecca Falls Low · 1275 cfs 13th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Tower (5 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.

Pike River Falls waterfall

Pike River Falls

4.7 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Sioux Falls waterfall

Sioux Falls

17.1 miles away
Minnesota
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Loon Falls waterfall

Loon Falls

22.8 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
2.0 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Tower (9 waterfalls)

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

LiDAR terrain view around Devils Cascade in Minnesota, about 102 feet of drop LiDAR

Devils Cascade

20.5 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
4.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Fiftysix Rapids in Minnesota, about 75 feet of drop LiDAR

Fiftysix Rapids

23.2 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.0 miles Unknown

All 23 Waterfalls Near Tower

Pike River Falls waterfall

Pike River Falls

4.7 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Sioux Falls waterfall

Sioux Falls

17.1 miles away
Minnesota
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Devils Cascade in Minnesota, about 102 feet of drop LiDAR

Devils Cascade

20.5 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
4.5 miles Unknown
Loon Falls waterfall

Loon Falls

22.8 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
2.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Fiftysix Rapids in Minnesota, about 75 feet of drop LiDAR

Fiftysix Rapids

23.2 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Hannine Falls in Minnesota, about 35 feet of drop LiDAR

Hannine Falls

29.3 miles away
Minnesota
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Newton Falls waterfall

Newton Falls

31.4 miles away
Minnesota
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Chipmunk Falls waterfall

Chipmunk Falls

31.4 miles away
Minnesota
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Pipestone Falls waterfall

Pipestone Falls

32.6 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

High Falls

52.5 km away
Ontario
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Snake Falls waterfall

Snake Falls

52.8 km away
Ontario
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Myrtle Falls waterfall

Myrtle Falls

53.6 km away
Ontario
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Ivy Falls waterfall

Ivy Falls

54.6 km away
Ontario
Moderate
Unknown Unknown
Rebecca Falls waterfall

Rebecca Falls

58 km away
In Quetico Provincial Park
Ontario
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Curtain Falls waterfall

Curtain Falls

36.7 miles away
Minnesota
Hard
0.4 miles Unknown
Lower Basswood Falls waterfall

Lower Basswood Falls

38.9 miles away
Minnesota
Hard
Unknown 300 ft
Last Falls waterfall

Last Falls

39 miles away
Minnesota
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Lower Basswood Falls

62.8 km away
In Quetico Provincial Park
Ontario
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Wheelbarrow Falls in Minnesota LiDAR

Wheelbarrow Falls

39.9 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown
Basswood Falls waterfall

Basswood Falls

41.2 miles away
Minnesota
Hard
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Tower

Are there free waterfalls near Tower?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Tower, including Basswood Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Tower?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Tower, including Kettle Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Tower?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Tower, including Basswood Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Tower?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near Tower, including Basswood Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Tower?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Tower, including Lower Basswood Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Tower?

The shortest waterfall hike near Tower is Curtain Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Tower?

The tallest waterfall near Tower is Twin Falls at 165 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Tower require permits?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Tower require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Tower?

Yes, 20 waterfalls near Tower have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Tower?

The closest waterfall to Tower is Pike River Falls, approximately 4.7 miles away.

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