Waterfall Hikes Near Norwood Young America, MN

3,852 residents
Chicago Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Norwood Young America? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Norwood Young America. 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 44.7721°N, -93.9192°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Norwood Young America

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 5 gauged

1 waterfall near Norwood Young America has live flow data today

Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 76°F

Aft 86°F Sunny
Sat 83°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Sun 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog
Lab 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 85°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 80°F Sunny
Thu 76°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Norwood Young America

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing · 2 cfs 3rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Norwood Young America (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.

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 Norwood Young America (4 waterfalls)

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

Minnemishinona Falls waterfall

Minnemishinona Falls

43.2 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shadow Falls waterfall CC

Shadow Falls

45.5 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Norwood Young America

Minnemishinona Falls waterfall

Minnemishinona Falls

43.2 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Minnewankon Falls

43.3 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
Shadow Falls waterfall CC

Shadow Falls

45.5 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Norwood Young America

Are there free waterfalls near Norwood Young America?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Norwood Young America, including Minnemishinona Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Norwood Young America?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Norwood Young America, including Minnehaha Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Norwood Young America?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Norwood Young America, including Minnehaha Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Norwood Young America?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Norwood Young America, including Minnehaha Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Norwood Young America?

The shortest waterfall hike near Norwood Young America is Minnehaha Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Norwood Young America?

The tallest waterfall near Norwood Young America is Minnehaha Falls at 53 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Norwood Young America?

The closest waterfall to Norwood Young America is Minnemishinona Falls, approximately 36.4 miles away.

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