Waterfalls near Mankato, MN
7 named waterfalls within 30 miles of Mankato, closest first. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
Visits with route details
Read the walking route, starting point and current access notes.
- Minnemishinona FallsRoadside bridge overlook42 ft (12.8 m) · Nicollet County, MN
Lower Minneopa FallsOfficial state park waterfall trail with steep stairs; current closures unverified39 ft (12 m) · Blue Earth County, MN
Upper Minneopa FallsShort state park walk; vehicle permit required20 ft (6 m) · Blue Earth County, MN
All 7 waterfalls
- Minnemishinona FallsRoadside bridge overlook42 ft (12.8 m) · Nicollet County, MN3.8 miW
- Lower Minneopa FallsOfficial state park waterfall trail with steep stairs; current closures unverified39 ft (12 m) · Blue Earth County, MN4.1 miW
- Upper Minneopa FallsShort state park walk; vehicle permit required20 ft (6 m) · Blue Earth County, MN4.1 miW
- Minnewankon FallsNicollet County, MN5.0 miW
- Triple FallsBlue Earth County, MN6.0 miSW
- Bigger Manitou FallsBlue Earth County, MN7.0 miSW
- Swan Lake FallNicollet County, MN9.9 miW