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Minnehaha Falls View Area

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Minnehaha Falls View Area — direction of view not recorded. Terrain and imagery at true elevation.
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Elevation
781 ft
Relief
49 ft drop
Photos · Real imagery only
Minnehaha Falls on June 22, 2013 - Picture 1 of 6
Mattwj2002 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Minnehaha Falls on June 22, 2013 - Picture 2 of 6
Mattwj2002 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Minnehaha Falls is a 53-foot (16 meter) waterfall located in Minneapolis in Minnehaha Park on Minnehaha Creek, a tributary of the Mississippi River located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The Falls are located near the creek's confluence with the Mississippi River, not far from Fort Snelling, Minneso
Raggedkompany · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Minnehaha Falls is a 53-foot (16 meter) waterfall located in Minneapolis in Minnehaha Park on Minnehaha Creek, a tributary of the Mississippi River located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The Falls are located near the creek's confluence with the Mississippi River, not far from Fort Snelling, Minneso
Raggedkompany · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Minnehaha Falls is a 53-foot (16 meter) waterfall located in Minneapolis in Minnehaha Park on Minnehaha Creek, a tributary of the Mississippi River located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The Falls are located near the creek's confluence with the Mississippi River, not far from Fort Snelling, Minneso
Raggedkompany · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Minnehaha Falls (Laughing Water)
Gabriel Vanslette · CC BY 3.0 · source
When to look · Sun at this latitude

Light

DateSunriseSunsetGolden hour
March equinox07:1719:2518:47
June solstice05:2721:0420:18
September equinox07:0119:1218:34
December solstice07:4916:3515:46

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Getting there · Position and access

Where it is

  • Minneapolis5.0 mi north-northwest
  • Saint Paul6.2 mi east-northeast
  • Bloomington7.9 mi southwest
← Before it: Ford Dam Scenic OverlookAfter it: Bird Viewing Blind →
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How high is Minnehaha Falls View Area?

Minnehaha Falls View Area sits at about 781 feet (238 m).

What is the nearest town to Minnehaha Falls View Area?

Minneapolis, 5.0 miles NNW of Minnehaha Falls View Area.

What is the next lookout after Minnehaha Falls View Area?

Bird Viewing Blind is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Minnehaha Falls View Area.

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