Mississippi Headwaters — Itasca State Park | Itinara

Mississippi Headwaters — United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. St. Paul District / wikimedia (Public domain)

45

min visit

Photos of Mississippi Headwaters

Mississippi Headwaters — United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. St. Paul District / wikimedia (Public domain)

Mississippi Headwaters — United States. Army. Corps of Engineers / wikimedia (Public domain)

Mississippi Headwaters — Ken Lund / openverse (by-sa)

Mississippi Headwaters — Ken Lund / openverse (by-sa)

Visiting Mississippi Headwaters: FAQs

How long does a visit to Mississippi Headwaters take?

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Plan for about 45 minutes at Mississippi Headwaters.

When is the best time to visit Mississippi Headwaters?

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Mid-to-late October during fall foliage peak, on a weekday morning before 9am for optimal solitude and photography light.

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Plan Your Itasca State Park (Fall) Trip

Itasca State Park (Fall) Itineraries

Where the River Begins: Two Days of Headwaters and Wild Woods

2 days · 5 stops

Where the River Begins: A Family Weekend at Itasca

2 days · 6 stops

Where the River Begins: Two Days Alone at Itasca

2 days · 6 stops

Where the River Begins: Three Days Alone with the Mississippi

3 days · 6 stops

More Attractions in Itasca State Park (Fall)

Itasca Lake Loop Trail & Scenic Overlook

Itasca State Park Visitor Center

Schoolcraft Trail

Wilderness Drive

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