Amy Lu's View

I found Hidden Falls in St. Paul today!

I think. 

I’m not sure because a) there was no signage at the Falls or pointing to the Falls and b) the Falls I saw were quite modest. Not criticizing them, but I’m not sure I would name a park after them. 

Now points a and b cited above don’t rule out the falls I saw from being Hidden Falls. I did a little Googling before I went and read that there was no signage for the falls, and given our dry conditions this summer, it’s not surprising there wasn’t much water to fall. 

So until proven wrong (and this information to support my assertion: https://streets.mn/2022/08/17/hidden-falls-hidden-no-more/), I’m going to say “Yay, I found Hidden Falls!” I’m happy that I’m making progress with #WaterfallSummer, especially as it’s almost August so I am running out of summer (although I reserve the right to extend “WaterfallSummer” and morph it into “WaterfallFall.” Ooh, that might be even better!)

I’m also feeling accomplished because I attempted to find Hidden Falls two years ago and failed! It does strike me as strange that there is absolutely no signage leading to the Falls. I guess the City of St. Paul is really leaning into the “hidden” branding. I never would have found the falls on this attempt if I hadn’t found this website: https://waterfallrecord.com/ (Yes, this woman is SERIOUS about her waterfalling. I can only dream). 

I even gave a woman I encountered on a path directions to the falls! I hope. The thought of me directing anyone anywhere is rather outrageous, but I did see her exit the path and talk to some other visitors so I’m pretty sure I didn’t lead her too astray.