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Updated July 2026

Hidden Falls (Temperance River)

Cook County, Minnesota.

Hidden Falls is a waterfall tucked into a deep, narrow section of the Temperance River gorge in Temperance River State Park, making it difficult to see from the rim. It lies along the gorge trail above the Lower Cascades that empty into Lake Superior.

Height
Not measured
Type
Cascade
Access
Short Hike
Trail
2 mi out-and-back
Elevation gain
Not documented
Best season
spring
Land manager
Minnesota DNR (Temperance River State Park)
Watercourse
Temperance River

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 (Temperance River State Park) for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No measured height is on record for Hidden Falls (Temperance River) in the land-manager and survey sources this inventory draws on. We list it without a height rather than estimating one.

The Temperance River Gorge Trail reaches it about 2 miles (out-and-back), rated moderate. The nearest town is Schroeder. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Minnesota DNR (Temperance River 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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