Top 3 Scenic Overlooks
along the St. Croix River
You don’t want to head home without a few Instagram-worthy photos of the St. Croix River, and we know just the spots to take them! Head to one or all of these overlooks for the most awe-inspring views around.
Summit Rock Trail (Interstate Park, WI)
A trail to the highest point on the bluffs with spectacular views of the river gorge. At the intersection continue right through Canyon Valley to the Summit. View Old Man of the Dalles rock formation located high on the Wisconsin bluffs upriver from the Pothole Trail observation area. At the intersection past the Summit, stay left to return to the trailhead; to the right is Echo Canyon Trail.
- TRAIL TYPE: FOOT TRAFFIC
- TRAIL LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED
- SURFACE: HARD PACKED DIRT, NATURAL SURFACE, STONE STAIRS, STEEP TERRAIN
- PASS REQUIRED: YES
- LENGTH: .5 MILE LOOP
- NOTABLES: HIGHEST POINT ON THE BLUFFS
Eagle Bluff Trail (Osceola)
Access this trail by following the Cascade Falls Trail. At the river, follow the rustic, switchback trail to reach the top of the bluff and link to Simenstand Trail.
- TRAIL TYPE: FOOT TRAFFIC
- TRAIL LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED
- SURFACE: NATURAL
- PASS REQUIRED: NO
- LENGTH: 1 MILE LINEAR
NOTABLES: This is a challenging trail with steep grades, but the views at the top are worth the climb.
Pothole Trail (Interstate Park, WI)
- The Pothole Trail is the most geologically unique trail in the park and is just a short hike to scenic views of the Dalles of the St. Croix River gorge.
- TRAIL TYPE: FOOT TRAFFIC
- TRAIL LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
- SURFACE: GRAVEL SURFACED, STONE STAIRS, UNEVEN TERRAIN
- PASS REQUIRED: YES
- LENGTH: .4 MILE LOOP
NOTABLES: OBSERVATION DECK WITH BENCH, OFFICIAL ICE AGE SEGMENT TRAIL.
