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The St. Louis River is the centerpiece of Jay Cooke State Park. Here, the river tumbles over a maze of tilted slate and sandstone and spills into canyons in steep rapids.
Fifty miles of hiking trails, ranging from easy to difficult, traverse the woods and river-carved landscape. Beaver, porcupine and deer are sometimes seen in more secluded areas.
There is an 83-site campground offering 21 electrical sites. Four backcountry campsites serve those who want to immerse themselves in the woods.
Bicyclists find eight miles of mountain-bike paths and another five miles of surfaced trails.
Many of the hiking trails are open to cross-country skiing in winter. There are also 12 miles of snowmobile trails. Snowshoes can be rented in the park.
Anglers fish for brook trout, smallmouth bass and walleye. The water is not suitable for canoeing, but it does challenge kayakers.
Visitors can spend hours on the swinging bridge just watching and listening to the river current. Other popular areas are the gorge at Thomson Dam and a spectacular overlook on Hwy. 23.
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