Judge C. R. Magney State Park

Hike the river trail on Minnesota's North Shore to see the Devil's Kettle, where half the Brule River drops into a hole in the rock.

4051 East Highway 61, Grand Marais, MN 55604 · Grand Marais, MN

About Judge C. R. Magney State Park

This North Shore park follows the last 8 miles of the Brule River, which drops 800 feet through a string of falls on its way to Lake Superior. The main hike is a strenuous 1.1-mile walk with nearly 200 stairs to the Upper and Lower Falls and the Devil's Kettle, where half the river vanishes into a pothole. Tests in 2016 suggested the water rejoins the river just below. The trails are open year-round, and the camping season runs roughly May to mid-October. A vehicle permit costs $7 a day.

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