Everyone In North Dakota Must Visit This Beautiful Waterfall As Soon As Possible
Did you know that North Dakota has a registered waterfall? We have a few man-made waterfalls around the state but there is only one natural one. It is formed by an underground spring that gives it its name: Mineral Springs Waterfall. To get to it, you have to go on a short day hike through some beautiful forests and it is absolutely worth it.
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The waterfall is located in the Sheyenne State Forest and can be reached by taking the North Country Trail.
The North Country Trail is part of a trail system that goes all the way from New York to North Dakota. Its ND section begins in Wahpeton and ends at Lake Sakakawea. On its way there, it passes primarily through the Sheyenne National Grassland and the Sheyenne State Forest. It is the only trail system with a trail leading to the waterfall. You don't have to start in Wahpeton to get there, though. You can begin at the Martinson Bridge trailhead about 10 miles west of Lisbon.
The trail will take you through 4.4 miles of beautiful forested areas and over ridges that give breathtaking views of the Sheyenne River Valley
Near the end of this trail, you will reach signs pointing out the waterfall. What’s waiting for you at the end is this tranquil spot.
The falls travel from the natural underground spring here to the Sheyenne River, which eventually feeds into the Red River.
With the pleasant journey and a chance to see the state’s only waterfall, this trip should be a must-do for those of you who love the outdoors and North Dakota’s nature.
Leah moved to North Dakota when she was 12 years old and has traveled from the Red River Valley to the badlands and many places in between. She loves small-town life and currently enjoys living on a small farm in the ND prairie. She's always had a passion for writing and has participated in novel writing challenges such as NaNoWriMo multiple times. Her favorite part about this job is recognizing small businesses that deserve a boost and seeing the positive affect her articles can have on their traffic, especially in rural areas that might have otherwise gone overlooked.
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