Minnehaha Falls – Hiawatha and Minnehaha Statue loop from Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

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Minnehaha Falls – Hiawatha and Minnehaha Statue loop from Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

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Minnehaha Falls – Hiawatha and Minnehaha Statue loop from Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

02:34

9.59km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

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1.53 km

Oak savanna in the Mississippi River Gorge

Highlight • Forest

This location has good parking, a short hike to a secluded grove, and access to Winchell Trail

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3.15 km

Viewpoint - Winchell Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

When looking at the informational marker, the trailhead is to your left.

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4.62 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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4.69 km

Hiawatha and Minnehaha Statue

Highlight • Monument

This statue from the early 1900s depicts the story of Hiawatha, an Ojibwe warrior, and his love for Minnehaha, a Dakota woman, as told in the poem 'The Song of Hiawatha'.

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4.92 km

Minnehaha Falls Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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4.95 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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5.99 km

Mississippi River Trail (Twin Cities Section)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Along the 3,000+ miles of Mississippi River Trail you'll find hundreds of highlights. However, the section that runs along the river between the Twin Cities might just be some of …

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