Minneopa Falls Hike
Waterfall | Minnesota
0.8 mi round trip
Minneopa Falls Hike at a Glance
The Minneopa Falls hike via the Minneopa Falls Access Trail is 0.8 mi round trip.
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 880 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Minneopa Falls Access Trail |
| Distance | 0.8 mi round trip |
Your time: about 15 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 20 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 150 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 0.8 mi distance for this hike is verified (hikingproject.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Minneopa Falls
Minneopa Falls is a waterfall in Minnesota, on land managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (Minneopa State Park).
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Minneopa Falls Access Trail: 0.8 miles round trip, from Minneopa Falls parking area. Distance from hikingproject.com.
Before You Go
- Dogs are allowed on leash. (hikingproject.com)
- The trail leads down a limestone stairway to the valley below the falls. (dnr.state.mn.us)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (Minneopa State Park) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Minneopa Falls?
The Minneopa Falls Access Trail to Minneopa Falls is 0.8 miles round trip.
Where does the Minneopa Falls hike start?
It starts from Minneopa Falls parking area.
Are dogs allowed on the Minneopa Falls trail?
Dogs are allowed on leash.
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 Minneopa Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- hikingproject.com
- Distance
- hikingproject.com
- Falls location
- mail.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.