There are two ways of reaching this stretch of waterfalls, but unless you have waders or a great pair of water sandals, most people will take the Superior Hiking Trail. In the early spring the leaves have not yet begun to bud and because the trail lifts you quite a way above a number of the falls area, this is the best time to see them from the trail. Later in the season, like many other rivers, it is possible to work the river from where the trail runs into the first falls and have some fun in the water, (but whenever getting of the beaten path it is not advised unless you are willing to take the risk yourself). Make sure rain is not in the forecast so you don’t get caught in a surge from the hills. The power of the water is great and a number of people have drowned here in past years.
Parking is available where Hwy 61 and the Superior Hiking Trail meet.
Visit Markael Luterra’s site to see where the photo came from and a good description of a section of the Superior Hiking Trail that covers this area. Link is below.
Phone Number (218) 595-ROCK (7625)
Split Rock Map
Split Rock State Park
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