Split Rock River Waterfall

If you are going to hike this 5 mile loop which offers cliff side views of the river s cascades you will need to ford the river.

Split rock river waterfall.

Split rock river bridge is closed. To access this loop head to the dot wayside parking area of hwy 61 44 miles north of duluth. While a lovely hike all summer long a spring hike affords falls views that are obscured once trees have leafed out. The 46 foot split rock falls is located on the bouquet river just off us 9 in the hammond pond wild forest of the adirondacks.

The trail comes out onto a narrow rock ledge directly above the waterfall. Just north of the i 87 exit 30 us 9 and ny 73 intersect. Just past these first falls the trail intersects with the superior hiking trail sht turn right and continue the ascent past another falls marking three quarters of a. Split rock falls is a popular picturesque drop in the bouquet boquet river.

Split rock falls is not a tall falls at only about 2 meters but the sharp turn in the stream makes it impressive. Waterfalls martha finley 2020 09 14t20 36 01 00 00 waterfalls sometimes especially in the spring it seems like waterfalls are everywhere along minnesota s north shore. This can be dangerous due to depth and current. Head northwest on the split rock river spur as it climbs parallel to the split rock river up to the first falls by strand creek.

This hike part of the superior hiking trail can be moderate to difficult due to elevation length and trail quality. Split rock river cascades. The superior hiking trail association hopes to replace the bridge in 2020. About 2 3 miles north of here on route 9 you will cross the river and there is a parking area on the right.

The waterfall hits the ledge below and takes a sharp turn before continuing through the woods. A unique element of the falls is the presence of a plunge pool in its mid section and at the bottom. Check downstream for a second smaller cascade. Split rock rolls and bounces cascading and tumbling to its mouth on lake superior.

There is a paved parking area off us 9 that is unmarked and many travelers drive right by because they have no idea this scenic waterfall is so close to the road.