Devil's Kettle is a waterfall on the Brule River in Judge C.R. Magney State Park where the river splits around a mass of volcanic rock; one side drops about 50 feet into a pool while the other pours into a deep pothole. The trail also passes Upper Falls, which drops about 25 feet.
At 50 ft, it stands above roughly 42% of the 775 documented falls in this guide.
The falls are fed by Brule River. You'll find it in Cook, Minnesota. It is protected within Minnesota DNR (Judge C.R. Magney State Park).
This is a moderate hike waterfall: a longer day hike, roughly one to several miles each way. Plan for a moderate hike; sturdy shoes, water, and a little time on the trail are worth bringing. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 2 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Grand Marais, the closest town.
When to go: spring. Like most waterfalls, Devil's Kettle Falls runs highest after snowmelt or heavy rain and can thin out in late summer, so it's worth checking recent streamflow and the land manager's conditions page before a long drive.
