Waterfall Hero Hikes: Mineral Springs Waterfall (Sheyenne)

Mineral Springs Waterfall is an 8-foot waterfall on a tributary of Sheyenne River in Ransom County, North Dakota. It is the only publicly-accessible waterfall in the state. The waterfall is located in Sheyenne River State Forest.

Hike Length: 4.2 miles
Estimated Time: 2 to 3 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Location: Sheyenne River State Park
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 46.50275,-97.87819
Waterfall GPS: 46.50330,-97.90113

Directions:

From Fargo, head south on I-29 for about 17 miles and take exit 48 for ND-46. Turn right on ND-46 west and go 47 miles, and turn left on 124th Avenue. Drive 7.2 miles and turn right on Valley Road. In 1.4 miles turn right on 62nd Street and then left on Valley Road in 0.7 miles. Go 0.9 miles and turn left on 122nd Street and the parking is on the right in 0.5 miles, after crossing the bridge over Sheyenne River.

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Hike Description:

From the parking area, pick up the blue-blazed Mineral Springs Trail that is also part of the North Country Trail. The trail meanders through forested and open areas for about 2 miles before ending at the small waterfall. As far as I know, this is the only publicly-accessible waterfall in North Dakota.