High Falls of the Baptism River drops 63 ft (19 m) as a plunge waterfall in Minnesota.
Its water comes from Baptism River. You'll find it in Lake County, Minnesota. It is protected within Minnesota DNR (Tettegouche State Park).
This is a moderate hike waterfall: a longer day hike, roughly one to several miles each way. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 3 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Silver Bay, the closest town.
When to go: spring. Like most waterfalls, High Falls of the Baptism River 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.
