About
ShapeLoop
Typical time1 hr 30 min
TrailheadOsceola Loop of the Ridge View Trails Trailhead
ParkingFrom St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, go south on Highway 35 for 2 miles. Turn right on County Road S and drive for 3 more miles. Park in the 2nd parking lot on your right.
Best seasonThis trail is not groomed in winter and snow shoes are recommended.
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
AccessibilityQuick Details Distance:1.9 miles Duration (round-trip): 1 - 2 hours Elevation change: none Trail width: 3' Surface: compacted dirt with occasional rocks and tree roots
What you'll see 💧 Waterfall🌄 Big views🌊 River or creek🌼 Wildflowers❄️ Winter use

Stroll through wooded bluffs on a ridge high above the St. Croix River. Listen for the creek cascading down the gully. In the spring, wildflowers bloom in the forest shade. In the fall, this trail offers stunning colors as the maples turn orange and yellow. Bring your snowshoes for a winter hike with breathtaking views of the river below.

Tips
Pets must be on leash.
Location

Osceola Loop of the Ridge View Trails Trailhead

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Trail data: USGS National Map / PAD-US, the National Park Service, state agencies, and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Access and conditions change — check with the managing agency before you go.