Tettegouche State Park opens High Falls pedestrian bridge

After several years of closure and construction, the new High Falls pedestrian bridge opened on Monday, Nov. 24.

The original bridge, built in 1988, closed to the public in 2022 after severe flood damage. Another severe flood in 2024 caused the bridge to fully detach on one side.

The new bridge spans the Baptism River upstream of the 63-foot High Falls, and was replaced during the $1.07 million construction project. The new bridge is made of fiberglass polymer and is elevated five feet above the original, helping make it more resilient to high flooding.

The new bridge also means Superior Hiking Trail thru-hikers can take the trail across the Baptism River, rather than requiring a detour.