Updated July 2026
Mina Sauk Falls
Mina Sauk Falls is the tallest waterfall in Missouri, dropping about 132 feet over a series of rhyolite volcanic ledges in Taum Sauk Mountain State Park, home to the state's highest point. The roughly 3-mile loop from the high-point parking area crosses rocky glades and is rated hard.
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 Missouri State Parks (Taum Sauk Mountain State Park) for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mina Sauk Falls drops about 132 feet. That makes it the 140th-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 80% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.
The Mina Sauk Falls Trail reaches it about 3 miles (loop) with roughly 436 feet of elevation gain, rated strenuous. The nearest town is Ironton. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Missouri State Parks (Taum Sauk Mountain State Park) for closures and current conditions.
Spring and after heavy rain (wet-weather falls). 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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