Minnesota is home to nearly 70 state parks, and more than a few of them contain one or more waterfalls. Some, like Gooseberry Falls, are easy to find. It’s just a quick jaunt from your car to the falls, making it easy to see some of Minnesota’s prettiest sights. But other falls require a little more effort. There’s an easy trail in Banning State Park that leads to a small but beautiful waterfall. Take a look:
Wolf Creek Trail is a lesser known path through Banning State Park in Sandstone, Minnesota. The park is found at 61101 Banning Park Rd., Sandstone, MN 55072.
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The easy trail crosses 1.5 miles of quiet, beautiful forest in this east-central Minnesota park.
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The forest includes many types of trees, making it particularly beautiful when the leaves start to change in the fall.
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The forest is also home to many different types of plants and animals. Banning is a great park for bird watching. It’s also home to many native flowers.
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On your hike, you’ll also come across some of the interesting rock formations that lend their rugged beauty to this region of Minnesota.
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Eventually, you’ll find your way to water. Follow it to the beautiful Wolf Creek Falls.
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When you finally emerge from the woods, you’ll be in awe of the beauty before you.
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The Wolf Creek Falls is a short but stunning waterfall over rugged sandstone.
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Surrounded by the peace and beauty of the forest, your hike through the woods will feel totally worth it. You won’t want to be anywhere else.
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Have you been to Banning State Park? Did you hike the Wolf Creek Trail? Let us know what you thought in the comments below.
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