- Elevation, modelled
- 215 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Eagle Mountain701 m · 13.1 mi
- Nearest byway
- North Shore Scenic Driveon it
- Sunset, June solstice
- 21:05local time
- Coordinates
- 47.7097, -90.5241
The Cascades is a waterfall in Minnesota, at a modelled 215 m. Eagle Mountain stands 701 m to the north, 13 miles off. The nearest named place is Cascade Falls, a waterfall 0.1 miles away. North Shore Scenic Drive runs past it. 50 named places lie within 25 miles, 21 of them named summits.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of The Cascades. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Mountain | N 353° | 701 m | 13.1 mi |
| Peak 2266 | NNE 25° | 690 m | 16.8 mi |
| Lima Mountain | NNE 16° | 682 m | 20.0 mi |
| Point 2210 | NE 34° | 673 m | 24.2 mi |
| Misquah Hills, highest Peak | N 0° | 659 m | 18.3 mi |
| Honeymoon Bluff | NNE 12° | 556 m | 24.5 mi |
| Moose Mountain | NE 41° | 515 m | 1.0 mi |
| Moose Mountain | WSW 248° | 515 m | 10.6 mi |
- On the North Shore Scenic DriveNational
- 9.1 mi off the Gunflint Trail Scenic BywayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Good Harbor Bay Overlook · 4 mi
- Moose Viewing · 22 mi
- Laurentian Divide · 25 mi
- High Cliffs Overlook · 27 mi
50 named places within 25 miles
Peaks: 21
- Lookout Mountain: 0.8 mi
- Moose Mountain: 1.0 mi
- Murphy Mountain: 5.3 mi
- Sawtooth Bluff: 8.8 mi
- Eagle Mountain: 9.1 mi
Waterfalls: 10
- Cascade Falls: 0.1 mi
- Hidden Falls: 2.3 mi
- Fall River Waterfall: 6.7 mi
- Poplar River Falls: 9.7 mi
- Barrier Falls: 11.8 mi
Museums: 5
- Fish House: 8.8 mi
- Cook County History Museum: 9.3 mi
- Bally Blacksmith & Metal Shop: 9.3 mi
- North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum: 17.0 mi
- Cross River Heritage Center: 20.8 mi
Beaches: 5
- Old Shore Beach: 10.3 mi
- Lake Walk: 20.2 mi
- Big Beach: 21.1 mi
- Paradise Beach: 21.8 mi
- Alden's Beach: 24.5 mi
Historic sites: 4
- Eagle Mountain: 13.1 mi
- Historic Tofte Dock: 17.3 mi
- Jason Robert Feltl: 17.7 mi
- Judge C.R. Magney State Park Historical Marker: 23.0 mi
Rest areas: 2
- Cut Face Creek Rest Area: 4.2 mi
- Cross River Wayside: 20.7 mi
Lighthouses: 1
- Grand Marais Lighthouse: 9.0 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Colvill: 17.9 mi
Attractions: 1
- Father Baraga’s Cross: 20.6 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:06 | 18:34 | 19:15 |
| June solstice | 05:05 | 20:16 | 21:05 |
| September equinox | 06:49 | 18:21 | 19:02 |
| December solstice | 07:49 | 15:20 | 16:13 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
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