Devil's Kettle

Cook County, Minnesota

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Cook County, Minnesota
Access status: Official state park trail with long stairway
The walk: About 2 miles return
Ground & access: Steep terrain, stairs and packed dirt. The DNR says the hike can be strenuous, with a long, steep stairway.

Minnesota DNR: Judge C.R. Magney State Park map

Devil's Kettle, MN
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From the park parking lot, cross the bridge over the Brule River and follow the Devil's Kettle Trail upstream. The DNR describes going down about 175 stairs and past the Upper Falls to reach Devil's Kettle Falls. Return the same way, which means climbing the stairs again.

Plan your visit

Devil's Kettle Trail from the Judge C.R. Magney State Park parking lot

The DNR park map lists the Devil's Kettle Trail as 1 mile one-way; doubled for the return on the same trail.

Steep terrain, stairs and packed dirt. The DNR says the hike can be strenuous, with a long, steep stairway.

Where to start

Judge C.R. Magney State Park parking lot near the Brule River bridge, off Highway 61 northeast of Grand Marais.

Timing & water

The DNR map says the park is open year-round for recreation other than camping. Winter trail conditions were not verified.

Before you go

A Minnesota state park vehicle permit is required; the DNR map says to buy it at the pay station.

Visitor information

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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Cook County, Minnesota.

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