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Pass Required MORE INFO >>> Make sure you check with rangers before climbing the falls. You do not need a special permit but they appreciate it if you let them know you plan to climb. You will also need a MN state parks annual or daily pass to park your vehicle (mandatory.) This information is a public crowdsourcing effort between the Access Fund, and Mountain Project. You should confirm closures, restrictions, and/or related dates. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment Private Property: Open (with restrictions) MORE INFO >>> Climbing in Mankato is currently operating under a don't ask don't tell policy. It is imperative that climbers in Mankato keep an incredibly low profile at every destination entered. This information is a public crowdsourcing effort between the Access Fund, and Mountain Project. You should confirm closures, restrictions, and/or related dates. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment

The falls in late February. What a contrast to wh...

Description 

The Minneopa Falls are a gem of the Mankato area. While there is no noteworthy rock climbing in Mankato other than some bouldering, these falls give a viable alternative for the climbing enthusiast during the winter months. Spectators are possible as there is a perfect view of the falls from the railing on the sidewalk above. That said, you will probably have the place to yourself.

Although probably not appropriate as a road trip destination, these falls can be a lot of fun if the conditions are good and you're in the area!

Getting There 

Take 169 south out of Mankato for about 2 or 3 miles and follow the signs to Minneopa Falls. Once you turn right off of 169, keep going straight and eventually take a left into the park.

The falls are a very short walk from the parking lot. To get to the base of the falls, follow the sidewalk and walk down the long set of stairs. From here you will need to follow the frozen river or walk along its side. Alternatively, rappel off your TR anchor to avoid the walk.

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The structure of this waterfall will vary almost every time you see it. It typically thaws and refreezes numerous times over the course of the Minnesota winter. At the start of this season (Jan. '09) it was one pillar and now it is late February and it covers the whole face like the water runs during the summertime....[more]   Browse More Classics in MN

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The waterfall in its "pillar form" in early Januar...	These falls change a lot over the course of the wi...	Pete and Tyler climbing the falls
Russell starting off the new year right. January 1...