Split Rock River Waterfall

Split rock river cascades.

Split rock river waterfall.

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. 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 hike part of the superior hiking trail can be moderate to difficult due to elevation length and trail quality. A unique element of the falls is the presence of a plunge pool in its mid section and at the bottom.

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 bridge is closed. Split rock falls is not a tall falls at only about 2 meters but the sharp turn in the stream makes it impressive. A truly breathtaking example of adirondack beauty split rock falls is part of the bouquet river just 20 miles east of lake placid the falls features a large deep swimming.

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. Split rock falls is a popular picturesque drop in the bouquet boquet river. The trail comes out onto a narrow rock ledge directly above the waterfall. This waterfall has three separate drops with the upper two separated from the third drop by a large pool.

This can be dangerous due to depth and current. 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. Check downstream for a second smaller cascade.

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. Split rock rolls and bounces cascading and tumbling to its mouth on lake superior. The waterfall hits the ledge below and takes a sharp turn before continuing through the woods. About 2 3 miles north of here on route 9 you will cross the river and there is a parking area on the right.

At the top of the falls the river finds its way through an outcropping of sharp jagged rocks forming several drops of about 15 or 20 feet into.