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Middle Falls (Pigeon River) Hike
Waterfall | Minnesota
4.5 mi round trip
Middle Falls (Pigeon River) Hike at a Glance
The Middle Falls (Pigeon River) hike via the Middle Falls Trail is 4.5 mi round trip.
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 770 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Middle Falls Trail |
| Distance | 4.5 mi round trip |
Your time: about 1 h 30 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 1 h 55 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 850 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 4.5 mi distance for this hike is verified (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 Middle Falls (Pigeon River)
Middle Falls (Pigeon River) is a waterfall in Minnesota, on land managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (Grand Portage State Park).
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Middle Falls Trail: 4.5 miles round trip, from Grand Portage State Park visitor center. Distance from dnr.state.mn.us.
Before You Go
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (Grand Portage State Park) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Middle Falls (Pigeon River)?
The Middle Falls Trail to Middle Falls (Pigeon River) is 4.5 miles round trip.
Where does the Middle Falls (Pigeon River) hike start?
It starts from Grand Portage State Park visitor center.
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 Middle Falls (Pigeon River) Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- dnr.state.mn.us
- Distance
- 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 Middle Falls (Pigeon River).