Whirlpool State Park has two levels — the street level has many scenic overlooks with spectacular views of the Whirlpool and rapids. There are picnic facilities and a playground, as well as the gorge natural history room at the restroom building; both are open seasonally. The river level offers hiking and fishing by taking the staircase located just downstream from the main park area. At the base of the gorge, you can hike upstream along the Whirlpool Rapids Trail past the Whirlpool to a point along the Whirlpool Rapids. You can return to this staircase to exit the gorge, or take the Devil’s Hole Trail downstream to the Devil’s Hole staircase to the top of the gorge at Devil’s Hole State Park. From there, you can take the rim trail back to Whirlpool State Park.

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