Located just a few miles inland from Lake Superior, near the town of Grand Portage, the Pigeon River sudden cascades down a 120-foot cliff creating the largest waterfall located, at least partially, in the United States. This waterfall is known as the Pigeon River High Falls.

High Falls on the Pigeon River is Minnesota's highest waterfall at 120 feet. It straddles the US-Canada border and offers scenic views from both sides.

Torrents of wild water plummet 120 feet over the High Falls down to the Pigeon River in this park on the U.S. - Canadian border. The falls, the highest in the state, presented a serious obstacle to river travel, so a "carrying place," or portage, was necessary.

2024年7月19日 · Hidden in the rugged wilderness of northern Minnesota, the High Falls of the Pigeon River is a breathtaking natural wonder that commands attention. Towering at 120 feet, it’s the tallest waterfall in the state, and its dramatic cascade makes it a must-visit destination.

Below South Fowl Lake, the Pigeon River alternates between navigable waters and cascades or waterfalls. As the river nears Lake Superior, the gradient increases, culminating in a spectacular gorge including two notable waterfalls: High Falls, at 120 feet (37 m) the highest waterfall in Minnesota, and Middle Falls.

The High Falls Falls of the Pigeon River resides in Grand Portage State Park on the USA side near Grand Marais in Cook County, Minnesota, and the Pigeon River Provincial Park on the Canada side near Thunder Bay, Ontario. On the USA side, it is jointly administered by the Grand Portage Band of Chippewa and the Minnesota Department of Natural ...

It produces the highest waterfall in Minnesota, High Falls at 120 ft. The river's name comes from the French name given to it long ago which translates to pigeon in English and is derived from the passenger pigeons that were once prolific in the area. Passenger pigeons, now extinct, were once the most abundant bird in North America.

High Falls - Main Deck The High Falls of the Pigeon River is Minnesota’s highest waterfall, plummeting 120 feet into a narrow rocky gorge. The stunning view from this deck is accessible to wheelchairs and families with children in strollers. A beautiful rainbow can often be seen arching over the river, which separates the United States from Canada.

2009年9月24日 · Summary: This impressive and accessible waterfall on the U.S/Canada border is the highest waterfall in Minnesota. Definitely worth a visit. The High Falls of the Pigeon River, also known as Pigeon Falls, is on the Minnesota/Ontario border, right off of Hwy 61. The Falls can be reached from Grand Portage State Park or Pigeon River Provincial park.

On the US/Canadian border, the Pigeon River drops 950 feet ending with the 120-foot drop High Falls, the highest you will find on the North Shore. This lower reach is particularly rugged until a short distance after the falls, where the river widens. An easy half-mile trail in Grand Portage State Park leads to the High Falls.