Lower Falls

Lake County, Minnesota

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: 20 ft (6 m)
Location: Lake County, Minnesota
Access status: State park path documented
The walk: About 0.3 mile each way, added up from a park guide
Ground & access: Paved path to Middle Falls; trails below include steps and rock. Wet rock near the river.

North Shore Visitor: Gooseberry Falls State Park trails

From the Gooseberry Falls State Park visitor center, follow the short paved path to Middle Falls, then head south (downstream) to Lower Falls, a two-tier drop with trails on both sides of the river.

Plan your visit

Gooseberry Falls visitor center past Middle Falls to Lower Falls

Added up from a park guide's figures: Middle Falls 0.1 mile from the visitor center and Lower Falls 0.2 mile from Middle Falls. Not an official DNR figure.

Paved path to Middle Falls; trails below include steps and rock. Wet rock near the river.

Where to start

Visitor center parking at Gooseberry Falls State Park, 3206 Highway 61 East, Two Harbors.

Timing & water

Open year round. Highest flow in spring.

Before you go

Minnesota state park vehicle permit required. No reservation needed for day use.

Visitor information

Visit sources

More waterfalls nearby

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

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Waterfall location

Lake County, Minnesota.

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