Discover Superior and the Big Manitou Falls

Superior combines a striking natural landmark with a variety of ways to enjoy the outdoors at Pattison State Park. The Big Manitou Falls reach a height of 165 feet; the park also offers an extensive trail network, traces of local history, golf, and seasonal snow activities, each offering a different reason to visit. When looking for a vacation rental, it may help to start by considering which of these aspects you want to shape your stay.

A waterfall and a designated natural area

The Big Manitou Falls are 165 feet high and located in Pattison State Park. Big Manitou Falls and Gorge was designated a State Natural Area in 2003. The height and designation year describe different things: one refers to the waterfall, the other to the status of the natural area. If you want to focus your stay on nature and scenery, you will find both a distinctive waterfall and a designated natural area here.

Trails at different scales

Pattison State Park has more than 7 miles of trails. The Big Manitou Falls and Gorge natural area is accessible via the Big Manitou Falls Trail. From the main picnic area, a pedestrian tunnel passes beneath Highway 35 and leads to short trails with many views of the Big Manitou Falls from both sides of the river; this trail is 0.5 miles long. The two trail lengths can help with different decisions: more than 7 miles describes the park's trail network, while 0.5 miles refers to the specific route with the tunnel and viewpoints. This lets you choose between the larger trail network and a clearly defined route. The viewpoints on both sides of the river give the shorter route its distinctive character.

A historic trace on the Logging Camp Trail

Remains of the logging camp are still visible along the Logging Camp Trail. This adds a historical element to the park's natural attractions. If you want to include traces of earlier work in your outing plans as well as views and trails, you can make this trail a focus of its own. The visible remains make the logging camp a tangible subject of the trail.

Seasonal snow activities and golf

In Superior, activities for other travel interests complement the natural attractions. Mont du Lac Resort offers skiing, tubing, and other snow activities; activities and operating hours are seasonal. If these offerings are important to your stay, check your travel dates against the season and operating hours. Pattison Park Golf Course offers equipment and golf cart rentals. These rental offerings may change, so confirm them before your trip. For snow activities, the season and operating hours set the planning framework; for golf, equipment and golf carts are the practical rental considerations.

Choose the right focus for your trip

When looking for a vacation rental in Superior, use your reason for traveling as a filter. Nature enthusiasts can consider the park's trail network and the shorter route with its viewpoints as different options for planning the day. A winter trip depends more on the resort's seasonal activities and operating hours; golf enthusiasts should consider equipment and golf cart rentals. If you are traveling with multiple generations, it is best to agree on whether the waterfall and trails, the historical traces, or the seasonal offerings should be the group's shared focus.

For the broader travel overview: Douglas County.