Near Falls Trail
Near Falls Trail
Near Falls Trail
Near Falls Trail
The Pigeon River's High Falls is the highest waterfall in Minnesota.
Near Falls Trail
Looking across the falls at Canada.

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Falls Trail

4.7 (12 Ratings)
Hike to the highest waterfall in Minnesota!
1.2
mi
Distance
63
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekViewsWaterfallWildflowers
Access Issues
Grand Portage State Park is day use only.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.16mi
Distance
63ft
Elevation Gain
63ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
695ft
High Point
624ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
Starting at the Grand Portage State Park Visitor Center just before the port of entry on the US/Canadian border, there is a paved and wheelchair accessible trail that leads to a boardwalk providing spectacular viewpoints of High Falls on the Pigeon River, the highest waterfall in Minnesota standing at 120 feet.
History & Background
The 9 mile Grand Portage Trail was created to bypass this waterfall. This Minnesota State Park is unique as it is located on land owned by the Grand Portage Band of Chippewa and is leased to the state for use as a state park.

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Contributors
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