Split Rock River Waterfall

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.

Split rock river waterfall.

The waterfall hits the ledge below and takes a sharp turn before continuing through the woods. The superior hiking trail association hopes to replace the bridge in 2020. A unique element of the falls is the presence of a plunge pool in its mid section and at the bottom. 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.

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. About 2 3 miles north of here on route 9 you will cross the river and there is a parking area on the right. Split rock falls is not a tall falls at only about 2 meters but the sharp turn in the stream makes it impressive. Split rock falls is a popular picturesque drop in the bouquet boquet river.

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. 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 rolls and bounces cascading and tumbling to its mouth on lake superior. This can be dangerous due to depth and current.

Split rock river bridge is closed. This hike part of the superior hiking trail can be moderate to difficult due to elevation length and trail quality. This waterfall has three separate drops with the upper two separated from the third drop by a large pool. To access this loop head to the dot wayside parking area of hwy 61 44 miles north of duluth.

Split rock river cascades. 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. Check downstream for a second smaller cascade. The trail comes out onto a narrow rock ledge directly above the waterfall.

While a lovely hike all summer long a spring hike affords falls views that are obscured once trees have leafed out.