After nearly three years, visitors to Tettegouche State Park north of Silver Bay can once again cross the Baptism River above High Falls on foot.
The new High Falls pedestrian bridge opened to the public Monday, after the original 1988 bridge was damaged by severe flooding in 2022 and subsequently closed. A second flooding event in 2024 caused the original bridge to fully detach on one side.
“The High Falls Bridge has always been a high-traffic, popular spot in the park, so we’re thrilled to have a safe new bridge that visitors can enjoy,” said Katie Foshay, park supervisor at Tettegouche State Park, in a news release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
The bridge was completely replaced during the $1.07 million construction project. The new bridge is made of fiberglass polymer and is elevated 5 feet above the original, helping make it more resilient to high flooding.
In addition to the High Falls bridge, the following areas of the park — closed during the summer 2025 bridge construction — have reopened:
The completed pedestrian bridge reconnects trails, including the Superior Hiking Trail, on the west side of the Baptism River, leading to the bridge.
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