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Middle Falls

Minnesota · 20-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15

Middle Falls, a waterfall in Minnesota
Photo: Good Free Photos, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Middle Falls is a waterfall in Cook County, Minnesota. It drops roughly 20 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.

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WaterfallDistanceHeightTrailDogsFee
Middle Falls (this page)20 ft
High Falls1 mi120 ft
Partridge Falls11 mi
Portage Falls19 miYFree
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How tall is Middle Falls?

Middle Falls is 20 feet (6 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.

How far is Middle Falls from a major city?

Middle Falls is 38 miles from Grand Marais (about 54 minutes' drive).

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Where it is

48.0135, -89.6155

Sources and live status

Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.

    Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15

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