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Minnehaha Falls – Minnehaha Falls Viewpoint loop from Nokomis

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Minnehaha Falls – Minnehaha Falls Viewpoint loop from Nokomis

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Minnehaha Falls – Minnehaha Falls Viewpoint loop from Nokomis

01:16

4.77km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.73 km

Minnehaha Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

This 53-foot waterfall offers breathtaking sights and sounds, and it's best to visit after rainfall when the waterfall is even more powerful.

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1.87 km

Minnehaha Falls Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Longfellow made this waterfall famous with his poem, The Song of Hiawatha.

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1.91 km

Minnehaha Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail follows the winding path of Minnehaha Creek, creating an enjoyable hike accompanied by the soothing sound of the creek throughout your journey.

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3.01 km

Wooden Bridge Over the Mississippi River

Highlight • Bridge

3.79 km

Minneapolis purchased this park for the state of Minnesota in 1889, giving it its name. The park offers a little of everything, including gardens, statues, waterfalls, creeks, and miles of trails to explore.

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3.80 km

Minnehaha Regional Park

Highlight • Natural

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4.77 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.09 km

433 m

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.05 km

1.51 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 27 June

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Minnehaha Falls – Minnehaha Falls Viewpoint loop from Nokomis

Minnehaha Falls

Minnehaha Falls Viewpoint

Minnehaha Creek Trail

Wooden Bridge Over the Mississippi River

Minnehaha Creek

Minnehaha Regional Park

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