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The Top 12 Gorges in Minnesota

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 12

to choose from in Minnesota. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Minnesota.

Last updated: October 18, 2025

Swinging Bridge

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Don’t miss the swinging bridge, a thrilling way to cross the Saint Louis River and admire the rugged gorge. The bridge was built in 1924 and rebuilt after a flood …

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Fort Snelling Scenic Overlook

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This overlook offers a great view of historic Fort Snelling across the Mississippi River gorge overlooking the confluence of two major waterways, the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers.

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Trail cut through the rock

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The trail is cut through the rock, making it look like you're going through a small canyon.

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This smaller park, situated along the Mississippi River, provides a bike and walking trail. From this location, you can enjoy stunning views of the river and the Franklin Avenue Bridge.

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Temperance River Gorge

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The views from the cliff top are spectacular, but be careful! Visitors have been known to have fallen in and swept to a watery demise.

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Some amazing views of the St. Louis River Gorge. There's a nearly parking lot, so when I was biking through here, this section had a lot of pedestrians; that could …

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Old Mill Ruins

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These ruins of an old grain mill on the Vermillion River in Hastings can be reached on a spur of the Hastings Ten Mile Loop Trail. Sadly, the ruin has …

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Devils Track Falls

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The Devils Track River Gorge contains beautiful sheer rock walls and gorgeous flowing waterfalls. There are also 2 camping areas in the park.

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Sogn Valley

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the road up the other side of this relatively deep valley is visible in the distance. Just convince yourself it will be all over soon. Road edge is not terrific but traffic is generally light.

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Vermilion Gorge

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The Vermilion Gorge has been carved and shaped by the Vermilion River over thousands of years to create the beautiful carved granite cliffs and rock outcrops. Make sure you go …

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