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

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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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Falls (this page) | — | 20 ft | — | — | — |
| High Falls | 1 mi | 120 ft | — | — | — |
| Partridge Falls | 11 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Portage Falls | 19 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Devil's Kettle Falls | 24 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Devil's Kettle | 24 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
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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
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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