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Upper Falls

Cook County, Minnesota

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Cook County, Minnesota
Access status
Official park trail documented
The walk
Under 1 mile each way (trail to Devil's Kettle is 1 mile one way)
Ground & access
Steep terrain, stairs, packed dirt and rock per the DNR map.
Minnesota DNR: Judge C.R. Magney State Park map

From the trailhead in Judge C.R. Magney State Park, hike along the Brule River on the Devil's Kettle Trail. The DNR map says the trail goes down about 175 stairs and past the Upper Falls on the way to the Devil's Kettle.

Plan your visit

Devil's Kettle Trail along the Brule River to the Upper Falls

The DNR lists the Devil's Kettle Trail as 1 mile one-way and says it passes the Upper Falls. The exact distance to the Upper Falls is not published.

Steep terrain, stairs, packed dirt and rock per the DNR map.

Where to start

Trailhead parking in Judge C.R. Magney State Park off Highway 61 northeast of Grand Marais.

Timing & water

Park open year round for day use; the campground is open May to October.

Before you go

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

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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