Mina Sauk Falls
- Height
- 132 ft
- Hike
- 3 mi round trip
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Allowed
Mina Sauk Falls only runs after rain or snowmelt. Mina Sauk Falls is a 132 ft waterfall on Taum Sauk Creek in Iron County, Missouri. Reaching it is a 3 mi hike round trip.
Closures and warnings
Ephemeral falls; slippery rocks on Mina Sauk Falls Trail / Taum Sauk section of Ozark Trail. As of September 28, 2026.
The falls
| Height | 132 ft |
|---|---|
| Flow | Only after rain or snowmelt |
| Flow note | Missouri's tallest waterfall at about 132 feet; flow is often a trickle except after heavy rain. |
Access
| Hike | 3 mi round trip |
|---|---|
| Road | Paved |
| Parking | Taum Sauk Mountain State Park trailhead, Iron County. |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | Missouri Department of Natural Resources (Taum Sauk Mountain State Park) |
| Picnic sites | Yes |
|---|
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Camping | Allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Mina Sauk Falls open?
Ephemeral falls; slippery rocks on Mina Sauk Falls Trail / Taum Sauk section of Ozark Trail. As of September 28, 2026.
How tall is Mina Sauk Falls?
Mina Sauk Falls drops about 132 ft.
How long is the hike to Mina Sauk Falls?
It's a 3 mi hike round trip. The road in is paved. Parking: Taum Sauk Mountain State Park trailhead, Iron County.
Do you need a reservation for Mina Sauk Falls?
No reservation or permit is required.
When is Mina Sauk Falls flowing?
It only runs after rain or snowmelt, so it is often dry. Missouri's tallest waterfall at about 132 feet; flow is often a trickle except after heavy rain.
What facilities are at Mina Sauk Falls?
Picnic sites.
What are the rules at Mina Sauk Falls?
Dogs are allowed and camping is allowed.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Just outside: Taum Sauk Mountain State Park (0.5 mi) .
Sources
3
- https://mostateparks.com/park/taum-sauk-mountain-state-park (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / height / ephemeral / flowNote, hikeDistanceMi / parking / camping / hazardNote, permitRequired false / roadSurface)
- https://mostateparks.com/page/taum-sauk-mountain-state-park/general-information-taum-sauk-mountain (accessed September 30, 2026; backs waterbodyName)
- https://mostateparks.com/pets (accessed September 30, 2026; backs rules.dogs)
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