TFTC Trails
Wolf Creek Falls
Category: Easy
Distance – 3.96 miles
Elevation – 358ft
Map of Trail – Minnesota DNR Banning State Park Map
Location Details – 1 hour 3 minute drive from Trailfitters to Banning State Park in Sandstone, MN
Minnesota State Park Pass needed. Park at the main trailhead by Teacher’s Overlook. Start hiking on Quarry Loop Trail going clockwise along the Kettle River, passing the old rock crusher & power house buildings. Once you reach the intersection for Hell’s Gate Trail, go right to stay on Quarry Loop Trail. At the next intersection take a left onto Deadman’s Trail, followed by another left onto High Bluff Trail. Turn left again onto Wolf Creek Trail which will bring you to Wolf Creek Falls. Take your #TFTC26 Selfiehere with the waterfall! Head back on Wolf Creek Trail staying left past the High Bluff Trail you came in on. Just before the Campground, take a right onto Deadman’s Trail and once again continue past High Bluff Trail. This will bring you back to Quarry Loop Trail which you’ll take clockwise back to your car. Remember to Leave No Trace!
Camping Options – Looking to make a camping trip out of this hike? Banning State Park has a Campground with 33 drive-in campsites and the Trail Challenge route goes right by it! State Park camping availability tends to fill up fast, so reserve your campsite well in advance through the Minnesota DNR reservation website.
