Split Rock River Loop

The loop is 5 miles if you begin and end at the wayside rest parking lot off hwy 61.

Split rock river loop.

To access this loop head to the dot wayside parking area of hwy 61 44 miles north of duluth. Top of day hill 1 4 miles round trip. Mostly walking through woods along the split river. Many trail users have crossed the river at the former bridge site we urge caution if you decide to cross the river.

Split rock river canyon loop 5 miles. During a camping trip to split rock lighthouse state park a few weekends ago we hiked the split rock river loop. Yes there are signs stating the bridge is out but i thought there was a detour or as the sign states does not affect the split rock river loop in any way. Split rock river loop hike.

Split rock river loop. While this is a nice hike it is not a loop. Corundum mine trail view 3 8 miles round trip. 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 is a great spot to take a brief rest and enjoy a small snack before moving on. Actually turning a loop into two out and back hikes is a pretty. I would recommend the trails in the many state parks along hwy 61 instead cascade river temperance. While hikers and runners wait for the new split rock river bridge read more about our campaign to replace the bridge here there s another fantastic loop available at split rock wayside that doesn t involve fording a river this other split rock loop called the split rock ridge loop is a great alternative.

The loop is 5 miles if you begin and end at the wayside rest parking lot off hwy 61. Northbound at junction with spur trail turn right south. There is no bridge over the split rock river. 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.

Little two harbors trail 2 mile round trip. Split rock loop trail is a 2 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near jasper minnesota that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The loop is part of the superior hiking trail and a portion of it is in the state park. You will know you ve reached the halfway point of the loop when you reach an old bridge that crosses the river.

Long distance hikers can take spur trails to cross a bridge near hwy 61 if the water level is high. Split rock river waterfall 1 mile round trip. Lots of prettier areas in the region. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year round.

The loop is part of the superior hiking trail and a portion of it is in the state park. There is speculation that this split rock was how the river came to be named the split rock river.