Updated July 2026
Devil's Kettle Falls
Devil's Kettle is a waterfall on the Brule River in Judge C.R. Magney State Park where the river splits around a mass of volcanic rock; one side drops about 50 feet into a pool while the other pours into a deep pothole. The trail also passes Upper Falls, which drops about 25 feet.
Before you go
Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check Minnesota DNR (Judge C.R. Magney State Park) for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Devil's Kettle Falls drops about 50 feet. That makes it the 419th-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 42% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.
The Devil's Kettle Trail reaches it about 2 miles (out-and-back) with roughly 400 feet of elevation gain, rated strenuous. The nearest town is Grand Marais. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Minnesota DNR (Judge C.R. Magney State Park) for closures and current conditions.
spring. Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.
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