Waterfall Hikes Near Lake St. Croix Beach, MN

1,106 residents
Chicago Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lake St. Croix Beach? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lake St. Croix Beach. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 44.9245°N, -92.7657°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lake St. Croix Beach

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 4 gauged

1 of 2 waterfalls near Lake St. Croix Beach is flowing strongly today

Apple River Falls Roaring Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 90°F

Tod 90°F Sunny Best
Sat 87°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 82°F Chance Rain Showers
Lab 80°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 81°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Thu 76°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Lake St. Croix Beach

Updated about 3 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Apple River Falls Roaring · 304 cfs 92nd percentile
  2. 2 Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing · 2 cfs 3rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lake St. Croix Beach (3 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Apple River Falls waterfall

Apple River Falls

14.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Minnehaha Falls

47.4 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Saint Anthony Falls waterfall

Saint Anthony Falls

46 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lake St. Croix Beach (3 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Shadow Falls waterfall CC

Shadow Falls

45.5 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 4 Waterfalls Near Lake St. Croix Beach

Apple River Falls waterfall

Apple River Falls

14.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Shadow Falls waterfall CC

Shadow Falls

45.5 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Minnehaha Falls waterfall

Minnehaha Falls

47.4 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Saint Anthony Falls waterfall

Saint Anthony Falls

46 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lake St. Croix Beach

Are there free waterfalls near Lake St. Croix Beach?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Lake St. Croix Beach, including Apple River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lake St. Croix Beach?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Lake St. Croix Beach, including Apple River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lake St. Croix Beach?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lake St. Croix Beach, including Minnehaha Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake St. Croix Beach?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake St. Croix Beach, including Minnehaha Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lake St. Croix Beach?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lake St. Croix Beach is Apple River Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lake St. Croix Beach?

The tallest waterfall near Lake St. Croix Beach is Minnehaha Falls at 53 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Lake St. Croix Beach?

The closest waterfall to Lake St. Croix Beach is Apple River Falls, approximately 13.6 miles away.

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