content: This is from last year.  It looks about the same from year to year though it's been quite warm this year.   I was there about a month ago before it got really cold here and it wasn't frozen as much.  It's been pretty cold since then, so I wouldn't be surprised if it looks pretty good right about now. On nice days (sunny) the place is crawling with a lot of people, and if you want to get up behind it I would DEFINITELY recommend hiking boots with spikes.  FYI, you are NOT supposed to go up there and there are signs saying not to, but after being there for 30 seconds you will realize no one gives two shits.  There are also trails that follow the creek to the MN river, and it all makes for a good date and/or hiking. (edit: Mississippi)