Two Step and High Falls on Baptism River

Two Step and High Falls are two waterfalls on Baptism River in Lake County, Minnesota.  The waterfalls are located in Tettegouche State Park.

Hike Length: 3 miles
Estimated Time: 1 to 2 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Location: Tettegouche State Park
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (2)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 47.33771,-91.19839
Waterfall GPS: 47.34791,-91.20641 (Two Step Falls), 47.35129,-91.21006 (High Falls)

Directions:

From Duluth, head north on I-35 for about 2 miles and take exit 259 for MN-61 north towards the North Shore. Follow MN-61 for 56.8 miles and turn right into the rest area and park.  Bear right and park at the first parking lot past the main visitor center.

Map:

Hike Description:

Pick up the High Falls Trail that goes under the highway and follows Baptism River upstream.  At 1 mile, a side trail on the left leads down to Two Step Falls.

Continue on the main trail for another 0.4 miles to find another side path on the left that leads to the base of High Falls, the highest waterfall that is completely within Minnesota (High Falls on Pigeon River is the highest, but partially in Ontario).

The trail continues past the top of the falls and crosses the river via a suspension bridge.

Blog Entries:

28-Aug-2020: Tettegouche

External Links:

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/park.html?id=spk00269#homepage