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You've probably heard of Gooseberry Falls. Or visited Minnehaha Falls, if you live in the Twin Cities area. 

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But that's just scratching the surface for what Minnesota offers when it comes to waterfalls. 
This list aims to highlight easily accessible, but perhaps less-visited, waterfalls across the state.

These falls aren't so hidden, located inside 

, but they are pretty. The park "is comprised of the largest remnant of Big Woods vegetation in Minnesota," according to 

Minnemishinona and Minneopa falls — Mankato

Here's a two-for-one waterfall getaway in Mankato. The 42-foot 

 were on private land for many years, but are now open for the public to view. Head a few minutes away to see the falls at 

These falls along the Kettle River sit in 

, and there are plenty of other activities nearby: rock climbing, paddlesports, hiking, even 

Minnesota's tallest waterfall is on the Canadian border inside 

. But at 120 feet, the High Falls are worth the trek. 

, a 30-minute drive down the Mississippi River from St. Paul, making it ideal for a quick daytrip from the Twin Cities. 

, both current and historic, as well as the Winnewissa Falls. One viewpoint takes visitors up a staircase 

" (aka Ramsey Park), which also hosts a campground, a trout stream, zoo, scenic overlooks and hiking trails.

Another falls named for their concealed nature, the urban Hidden Falls sit on the Mississippi River inside their namesake regional park, which was established in 1887 as one of four original park areas in St. Paul, according to the 

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Correction (July 11, 2019): An earlier version of this story misstated the river on which Wolf Creek Falls sits.

Cody Nelson

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Here's a guide to some of Minnesota's waterfalls that, perhaps, are less-traveled and still accessible with only short hikes.

A group of kids visiting Tettegouche State Park pose for a picture. 

9 Minnesota waterfalls you can see on a daytrip

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