Waterfall Hikes Near Tower, MN

410 residents
Chicago Time Zone
23 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Tower sits at the edge of Lake Vermilion with the Boundary Waters beginning not far north, and the twenty-three falls within fifty miles lean wild. Pike River Falls is the local walk, a mile out and back with dogs allowed. Devils Cascade takes real effort, four and a half miles into canoe country. Loon Falls runs two miles and Fiftysix Rapids does the same at a moderate grade. Sioux Falls you can drive to. Carry a paper map for anything past the marked trailheads up here.

Located at 47.8104°N, -92.2806°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Tower

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 23 gauged

5 of 13 waterfalls near Tower are flowing strongly today

Basswood Falls Roaring Last Falls Roaring Lower Basswood Falls Roaring Wheelbarrow Falls Roaring Chipmunk Falls Roaring Ivy Falls Barely Flowing Snake Falls Barely Flowing Basswood Falls Barely Flowing Lower Basswood Falls Barely Flowing Rebecca Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Myrtle Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Partly Sunny · 69°F

Tod 70°F Mostly Cloudy
Sat 77°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 78°F Partly Sunny
Lab 75°F Rain Showers Likely
Tue 74°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 72°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Thu 69°F Partly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Tower

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Chipmunk Falls Roaring · 65 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Basswood Falls Roaring · 268 cfs 92nd percentile
  3. 3 Last Falls Roaring · 268 cfs 92nd percentile
  4. 4 Lower Basswood Falls Roaring · 268 cfs 92nd percentile
  5. 5 Wheelbarrow Falls Roaring · 268 cfs 92nd percentile
  6. 6 Ivy Falls Barely Flowing · 1487 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Tower (9 waterfalls)

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Pike River Falls waterfall

Pike River Falls

32.4 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sioux Falls waterfall

Sioux Falls

26.2 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Devils Cascade

Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Fiftysix Rapids

Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 23 Waterfalls Near Tower

Pike River Falls waterfall

Pike River Falls

32.4 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sioux Falls waterfall

Sioux Falls

26.2 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Devils Cascade

Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Loon Falls waterfall

Loon Falls

37.3 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Fiftysix Rapids

Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hannine Falls

34.8 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Newton Falls waterfall

Newton Falls

29.3 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chipmunk Falls waterfall

Chipmunk Falls

Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pipestone Falls waterfall

Pipestone Falls

2 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

High Falls

14.4 km away
Ontario
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Snake Falls waterfall

Snake Falls

61.5 km away
Ontario
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Myrtle Falls waterfall

Myrtle Falls

53.6 km away
Ontario
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Ivy Falls waterfall

Ivy Falls

72.1 km away
Ontario
Moderate
Unknown Unknown
Rebecca Falls waterfall

Rebecca Falls

75.5 km away
In Quetico Provincial Park
Ontario
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Curtain Falls waterfall

Curtain Falls

Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Basswood Falls waterfall

Lower Basswood Falls

7.5 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 300 ft
Last Falls waterfall

Last Falls

Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lower Basswood Falls

59.5 km away
In Quetico Provincial Park
Ontario
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Wheelbarrow Falls

0.9 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Basswood Falls waterfall

Basswood Falls

9.8 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Tower

Are there free waterfalls near Tower?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Tower, including Basswood Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Tower?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Tower, including Basswood Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Tower?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near Tower, including Basswood Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Tower?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Tower, including Lower Basswood Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Tower?

The shortest waterfall hike near Tower is Basswood Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Tower?

The tallest waterfall near Tower is Twin Falls at 165 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Tower require permits?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Tower require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Tower?

Yes, 20 waterfalls near Tower have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Tower?

The closest waterfall to Tower is Pike River Falls, approximately 4.7 miles away.

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