Wolf Creek Falls – Banning State Park

Looking for a moderate hike that delivers you to an amazing place ? Summer, Winter, Spring and Fall – you won’t be disappointed in the subtle beauty of Wolf Creek Falls.

Getting to Wolf Creek Falls

wolf creek falls, banning state park

One of the most common question we get here at Visit Sandstone is “how do I get to Wolf Creek Falls?”
The options are to :

  • hike
  • canoe
  • whitewater rafting

Hiking from Robinson Park

Start your adventure in Robinson Park, head upriver under the train bridge, continue for another 3/4 of mile on an unmarked trail. Well worth the effort to get there and a great adventure for families.

Details on Hiking to Wolf Creek Falls

Hiking From Banning State Park

White water rafting to Wolf Creek Falls

You can also hike the trails of Banning State Park to gain access to the Wolf Creek area. Follow signs to the parking lot at the picinic area. Take the Quarry Loop Trail to Deadmans Trail to the Wolf Creek Trail – about 4 mile round trip.

Canoeing to the Falls

Another option for accessing the Falls is to canoe up river from Robinson Park in Sandstone, MN. At medium to low water levels on the Kettle River paddling upstreet on the Kettle River is an easy way to access this waterfall.

White Water Rafting to the Falls

wolf creek falls

By far the most fun way to get to the Falls is to raft. Local whitewater rafting company, Hard Water Sports provides Kettle River rafting tours with a stop at the falls.
Contact local river guides, Hard Water Sports for your rafting needs. And here’s more information about the rafting near Sandstone MN.

However you decide to get to Wolf Creek Falls you surely won’t be disappointed.

wolf creek falls