Official websites use .gov
A .gov
website belongs to an official government organization in the
United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock
(
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only
on official, secure websites.
Vermilion Falls Trail
The Vermilion Falls Trail is a 1/4 mile round trip hike. Walking from the village of Crane Lake go north past the Voyageurs National Park office, where the road Y's stay left, then turn left again into a parking area. The trail starts on the northwest corner of the clearing. The trail and the observation deck overlooking the falls are accessible. Vermilion Falls is a cascading torrent of water forced through a 10-foot wide opening in the granite. There are 3 picnic tables along the trail with beautiful views of the falls. It is a popular day use destination on the west side of the forest. For your safety, keep small children in hand when walking in the falls area.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Restroom closing Oct. Water closed for the season. New accessible vault toilets installed fall 2022 from Great American Outdoors Act funding |
|---|---|
| Closest Towns: | Orr, MN |
| Water: | Accessible Well |
| Restroom: | New accessible vault toilets installed fall 2022 from Great American Outdoors Act funding |
| Operated By: | USDA Forest Service |
| Information Center: | LaCroix Ranger District Email | Call | Address | Webpage |
General Information
Accessibility:The 1/4 mile round trip hiking trail and observation deck are accessible.
Directions:
Vermilion Falls is located 27 miles northeast of Orr, MN.
- From Orr, take St. Louis County 23 to Buyck (16 miles).
- At Buyck, County 23 turns into County 24. Continue on County 24 for 5 1/2 miles to Forest Road 491.
- Turn left for 5 1/2 miles to the Vermilion Falls Recreation Area access road.
Activities
Day Hiking
Viewing Scenery
Picnicking
| No. of Sites | 3 picnic tables |