Hike To See The Frozen Beauty Of The High Falls Of The Pigeon River, Minnesota's Largest Waterfall
Betsy Rathburn
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By now, we know that Minnesotans love waterfalls. And what’s not to love? These attractions are some of the most beautiful places in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. Every summer, millions flock to the state’s most popular waterfalls to take in the sight of water rushing over rocks. But the fun doesn’t have to end with the season. Each of Minnesota’s waterfalls is just as beautiful in the winter when they become frozen works of art. If you want to take an adventure this winter, head way up to Grand Portage and Pigeon River High Falls in MN. Take a walk through the snowy woods, and you’ll quickly come upon Minnesota’s largest frozen waterfall.
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Does Pigeon River High Falls freeze? Take a winter hike to High Falls at Grand Portage State Park to find out in this video from Visit Cook County MN:
The High Falls of the Pigeon River are absolutely beautiful throughout the winter. While it is a long drive for most Minnesotans, the High Falls frozen is a truly beautiful sight that everyone should see at least once. Have you visited Pigeon River High Falls in MN and enjoyed the falls?
For even more beautiful frozen waterfalls, take a look at our list of ten gorgeous frozen waterfalls in Minnesota.
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What are some of the best frozen waterfalls in Minnesota?
Pigeon Falls is of course, pretty spectacular when frozen in the wintertime, but some little-known waterfalls throughout MN are worth checking out, too. Here are some of the best frozen waterfalls in Minnesota that you may not have heard about yet:
- Kadunce River State Wayside, Grand Marais MN: The Kadunce River flows into Lake Superior through a beautiful gorge near Highway 61. As the near-freezing lake waters splash against the shore it creates giant walls of ice that look just like frozen waterfalls. Hiking through the gorge trails will also treat you to real frozen waterfalls. There are several smaller cascades and a few bigger ones that freeze completely solid during some winters.
- Banning State Park, Sandstone, MN: This charming state park has several hiking trails (about 18 miles in total). Some of them lead you down to the Kettle River, which is also a popular Class IV rapid perfect for kayaking in the warmer months. However, if you take the Wolf Creek Falls Trail it will take you to a beautiful waterfall that partially freezes in the wintertime. Wolf Creek Falls is a picturesque waterfall all year round, but its sheets of frozen water make for some incredible photos in the winter.
- Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park, Nerstrand, MN: This Southern Minnesota gem is a beautiful wooded area teaming with wildlife - even in the winter. Hidden Falls is created when Prairie Creek tumbles over a limestone wall. It may not be very tall, but it is just the right height to give you a good show. When sections of it freeze in the winter it creates a fascinating wall of ice.
If you love waterfalls, frozen and otherwise, you'll love this Minnesota waterfall road trip that takes you to seven great areas to find many stunning waterfalls. Pack up the RV and head out on a waterfall adventure any time of year.