State Parks &Trails

Temperance River State Park

Just one mile northeast of Schroeder on Highway 61, this park boasts incredible trails for hikers of all abilities and stunning views of the Temperance River Gorge. Hike to Hidden Falls or the summit of Carlton Peak and enjoy every moment of spectacular views. For the history aficionados out there, the river earned its name because it has no sand bar, and a place without a “bar” deserves to be called Temperance!

Cascade River State Park

Eight miles northeast of Lutsen on Highway 61 lies the Cascade River State Park and endless opportunities for adventure. View the beautiful waterfalls that create Cascade Falls, then trek to the dramatic, multi-tiered gorge section known as the “Cascades.” Stop often to take in the gorgeous views or to cast a line out for fish.

JUDGE C.R. MAGNEY STATE PARK

Head northeast of Grand Marais on Highway 61 for 14 miles to find this wonderful state park. Go birding, fish for trout and hike the 2.5-mile loop along the Brule River to see Devil’s Kettle Falls, a spooky split waterfall that pours into a hole that was once thought to be bottomless.