Temperance River Falls (Hidden Falls) Hike
Waterfall | Minnesota
0.5 mi round trip
Temperance River Falls (Hidden Falls) Hike at a Glance
The Temperance River Falls (Hidden Falls) hike via the Temperance River Gorge Trail is 0.5 mi round trip.
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 720 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Temperance River Gorge Trail |
| Distance | 0.5 mi round trip |
Your time: about 10 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed). A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 90 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 0.5 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 Temperance River Falls (Hidden Falls)
Temperance River Falls (Hidden Falls) is a waterfall in Minnesota, on land managed by Temperance River State Park (Minnesota DNR).
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Temperance River Gorge Trail: 0.5 miles round trip, from Highway 61 parking lot on the northeast side of the river. Distance from files.dnr.state.mn.us.
Before You Go
- A vehicle permit is required and can be bought at the park office. (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)
- Do not swim in the Temperance River because of dangerous and unpredictable currents. (files.dnr.state.mn.us)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Temperance River State Park (Minnesota DNR) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Temperance River Falls (Hidden Falls)?
The Temperance River Gorge Trail to Temperance River Falls (Hidden Falls) is 0.5 miles round trip.
Where does the Temperance River Falls (Hidden Falls) hike start?
It starts from Highway 61 parking lot on the northeast side of the river.
Is there a fee to hike to Temperance River Falls (Hidden Falls)?
A vehicle permit is required and can be bought at the park office.
Are dogs allowed on the Temperance River Falls (Hidden Falls) 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 Temperance River Falls (Hidden Falls) 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 location
- openstreetmap.org
- 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.
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