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Minnehaha Falls

Hennepin County, Minnesota

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
52 ft (16 m)
Location
Hennepin County, Minnesota
The walk
Paved viewpoint walk; length unknown
Ground & access
Paved rim paths; lower stairs are a separate option subject to closures.
Official route and visitor information
Minnehaha Falls, MN.
Minnehaha Falls, MN.
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Use the gorge-rim paths and upper viewing areas.

Plan your visit

Gorge-rim paths and upper overlooks

No numeric falls-viewing route length verified.

Paved rim paths; lower stairs are a separate option subject to closures.

Where to start

MPRB lists paid lots and on-street kiosks at Minnehaha Regional Park, 4801 S Minnehaha Drive. It also lists a free lot; its falls approach was not verified.

Timing & water

MPRB’s 2019 safety notice says winter stairs are closed and directs visitors to upper views. Current lower-stair reopening status not established.

Before you go

Park admission is free according to NPS; parking fees apply in paid areas. Current rate unknown.

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

Hennepin County, Minnesota.

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