Cascade Falls

Cook County, Minnesota

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Cook County, Minnesota
Access status: Official park loop documented
The walk: About 0.5 mile loop
Ground & access: Hilly, packed dirt and bare rock per the DNR map. Stairs and overlooks along a steep gorge.

Minnesota DNR: Cascade River State Park map

Park near the mouth of the Cascade River on Highway 61. Walk up the Lower Loop, which follows both sides of the gorge, with overlooks and a footbridge that views Cascade Falls and the series of smaller cascades. Longer Superior Hiking Trail loops continue upriver.

Plan your visit

Cascade River Lower Loop from the Highway 61 parking at the river mouth

The DNR park map lists the Cascade River Lower Loop as a 0.5-mile loop that reaches the Cascades Overlook and Cascade Falls.

Hilly, packed dirt and bare rock per the DNR map. Stairs and overlooks along a steep gorge.

Where to start

North Shore Visitor places parking at the river mouth and within the park, about one-third mile northeast on Highway 61. The DNR map says vehicle permits are required in the park; it does not say whether the river-mouth lot requires one.

Timing & water

Open year round; the DNR map lists park hours of 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Winter trails can be icy.

Before you go

Minnesota state park vehicle permit required in the park (purchase at the park office or entrance kiosk). No reservation needed for day hiking.

Visitor information

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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Cook County, Minnesota.

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