Posted in North Dakota May 18, 2019 by

The Secret Waterfall In North Dakota That Most People Don’t Know About

North Dakota is stereotyped for being flat, treeless, and nothing but wide open fields. The people who think those things would be proven entirely wrong at this one spot in the state. Not only does it have North Dakota’s one-and-only, beautiful waterfall, but it’s also hidden in a state forest. Most people don’t know about it this place but more people should, and here’s why:

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The North Country National Scenic Trail spans all the way from New York to North Dakota and has some very interesting spots along the way.
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One of those spots in North Dakota is the state's only natural waterfall, located just between Lisbon and Fort Ransom.
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The waterfall is hiding in the Sheyenne State Forest, located around the Sheyenne River.
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This area is full of trees and plenty of trails, in both the state forest area and other places like Fort Ransom State Park.
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The waterfall is called Mineral Springs Waterfall and forms from a small underground spring that eventually flows into the Sheyenne River. The hike to the waterfall is 2.3 miles and meanders through the forest.
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At the end of the trail is the lovely Mineral Springs Waterfall. It softly trickles down the ledge and onwards towards the river, and you can spend hours here just enjoying it.
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Check out this quick video by history detector to see how peaceful and lovely the waterfall is:

Take the trail and see it for yourself. Address: 6244 122nd Avenue SE, Fort Ransom, ND, 58033

Did you know this waterfall existed in North Dakota? It’s one of the states great hidden gems. Discover more hidden gems by following this link!