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Devil's Kettle Hike
Waterfall · about 50 ft high | Minnesota
2 mi round trip
Devil's Kettle Hike at a Glance
The Devil's Kettle hike is 2 mi round trip.
| Falls height | About 50 ft |
|---|---|
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 800 ft |
| Distance | 2 mi round trip |
Your time: about 40 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 50 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 380 kcal. No elevation gain is published for this route, so climbing time isn’t included.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 2 mi distance for this hike is verified (files.dnr.state.mn.us), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Devil's Kettle
Devil's Kettle is a waterfall in Minnesota, about 50 feet high, on land managed by Judge C.R. Magney State Park (Minnesota DNR). Its height is from files.dnr.state.mn.us.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Devil's Kettle Trail: 2 miles round trip, from Judge C.R. Magney State Park trailhead (pay station). Allow 1½ to 2 hours. Distance from files.dnr.state.mn.us.
Before You Go
- A vehicle permit is required and can be bought at the pay station at the trailhead. (files.dnr.state.mn.us)
- Pets must be kept on a 6-foot leash, picked up after and attended at all times, and are not allowed in buildings or at beaches. (files.dnr.state.mn.us)
- The hike can be strenuous with elevation changes. (files.dnr.state.mn.us)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Judge C.R. Magney State Park (Minnesota DNR) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Devil's Kettle?
The Devil's Kettle Trail to Devil's Kettle is 2 miles round trip. Allow 1½ to 2 hours.
Where does the Devil's Kettle hike start?
It starts from Judge C.R. Magney State Park trailhead (pay station).
How tall is Devil's Kettle?
Devil's Kettle is about 50 feet high.
Is there a fee to hike to Devil's Kettle?
A vehicle permit is required and can be bought at the pay station at the trailhead.
Are dogs allowed on the Devil's Kettle trail?
Pets must be kept on a 6-foot leash, picked up after and attended at all times, and are not allowed in buildings or at beaches.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Devil's Kettle Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- files.dnr.state.mn.us
- Distance
- files.dnr.state.mn.us
- Falls height
- files.dnr.state.mn.us
- Falls location
- gowaterfalling.com
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Devil's Kettle.