Two Step Falls, Minnesota

Two Step Falls is the little sibling of a much larger waterfall, High Falls, on the Baptism River in northern Minnesota. The first time I visited High Falls, I didn’t visit Two Step Falls, but the second time around, I took some extra time to hike the additional distance to these falls.

You have to hike to High Falls anyway, so you’ll get a great view of the larger waterfall. After visiting the High Falls, you can continue on to Two Step Falls from either side of High Falls. I would suggest following the path that is on the south side of the river. You can cross the Baptism River and go see the falls on the north side of the river, but the only way to get back to the parking lot after visiting those falls is to retrace your steps, which is why I would just go on the south side. It’s a fun little waterfall to visit, but I don’t know if it would be something I hiked to again.

Directions:

1. From M-61, enter the rest area for Tettegouche State Park. Head past the visitor’s center and drive down to the end of the road to the trail center. Consult the visitor’s center if you want better directions. It’s not that hard to access.
2. Follow the signs to High Falls.
3. After reaching High Falls, follow the path downstream on either side of the river. Above, I mention that I preferred the south side of the river.

Accessibility: 3/10 (moderate/strenuous, consistent up-and-down)
Height: 12′
Length of Hike: 1.9 miles round-trip

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