Waterfall Hikes Near West St. Paul, MN

20,820 residents
Chicago Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near West St. Paul? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of West St. Paul. 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 44.9018°N, -93.0858°W

Map of Waterfalls Near West St. Paul

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 4 gauged

1 of 2 waterfalls near West St. Paul is flowing strongly today

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 76°F

Aft 88°F Sunny
Sat 85°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Sun 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 81°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 85°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 81°F Sunny
Thu 76°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near West St. Paul

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Apple River Falls Roaring · 325 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Minnehaha Falls Barely Flowing · 2 cfs 8th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near West St. Paul (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.

47.4 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
46 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
14.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around West St. Paul (3 waterfalls)

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

45.5 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 4 Waterfalls Near West St. Paul

47.4 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
45.5 miles away
Minnesota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
46 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
14.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near West St. Paul

Are there free waterfalls near West St. Paul?

There are 3 free waterfalls near West St. Paul, including Apple River Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near West St. Paul?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near West St. Paul, including Apple River Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in West St. Paul?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near West St. Paul, including Minnehaha Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near West St. Paul?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near West St. Paul, including Minnehaha Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near West St. Paul?

The shortest waterfall hike near West St. Paul is Apple River Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near West St. Paul?

The tallest waterfall near West St. Paul is Minnehaha Falls at 53 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to West St. Paul?

The closest waterfall to West St. Paul is Minnehaha Falls, approximately 5.9 miles away.

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