The Cascades

Cook County, Minnesota

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Cook County, Minnesota
Access status: State park loop trail with published distance
The walk: About 0.5 mile loop
Ground & access: Hilly, packed dirt and bare rock, per the DNR map.

Minnesota DNR: Cascade River State Park map

In Cascade River State Park, start near the mouth of the Cascade River on Highway 61. Walk the Cascade River Lower Loop up the river to the Cascades Overlook, a series of five small waterfalls, and Cascade Falls. Footbridges cross the river. Return on the loop.

Plan your visit

Cascade River State Park, Highway 61 parking near the river mouth, on the Cascade River Lower Loop to the Cascades Overlook

The DNR park map gives 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.

Where to start

North Shore Visitor says parking is at the mouth of the river and also within the park, one-third mile northeast on Highway 61.

Timing & water

Park open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily per the DNR map. Rock is slippery when wet or icy.

Before you go

The DNR map says vehicle permits are required, bought at the park office or entrance kiosk. Whether the roadside lot at the river mouth needs one is not stated.

Visitor information

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More waterfalls nearby

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

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Cook County, Minnesota.

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