Waterfall Hikes Near Minneiska, MN

102 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Minneiska? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Minneiska. 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 44.1973°N, -91.8757°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Minneiska

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Minneiska have live flow data today

Black Falls Moderate Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja Moderate Polly Falls Moderate

Updated 27 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 77°F

Aft 91°F Sunny
Sat 84°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 81°F Chance Rain Showers
Lab 81°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Thu 77°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Minneiska

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja Moderate · 65 cfs 71st percentile
  2. 2 Polly Falls Moderate · 65 cfs 71st percentile
  3. 3 Black Falls Barely Flowing · 173 cfs 1st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Minneiska (2 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.

Black Falls waterfall

Black Falls

26.1 miles away
Iowa
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja

24.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Minneiska (1 waterfall)

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

Polly Falls

21.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Minneiska

Black Falls waterfall

Black Falls

26.1 miles away
Iowa
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

Polly Falls

21.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja

24.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Minneiska

Are there free waterfalls near Minneiska?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Minneiska, including Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Minneiska?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Minneiska, including Black Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Minneiska?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Minneiska, including Polly Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Minneiska?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Minneiska, including Polly Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Minneiska?

The shortest waterfall hike near Minneiska is Black Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Minneiska?

The closest waterfall to Minneiska is Black Falls, approximately 43.9 miles away.

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