![]() You can tack Copper Falls onto your Snow Creek and Myrtle Falls itinerary if you want a full day of waterfall hikes.Ĭopper Falls is grizzly bear territory, so don’t forget your bear spray.ĭirections: Head north on Highway 95 from Bonners Ferry. For a true Idaho adventure, suit up for winter weather and hike the snowy trail to see a frozen waterfall and maybe even a few ice climbers. While Copper Falls is at its most powerful in the spring, it’s also a popular spot for daring ice climbers who scale the frozen falls. The waterfalls are powerful, so be prepared for a cooling waterfall mist the closer you get. An easy 1.4-mile loop trail takes you through a lovely wooded forest to a lower view of the falls and an upper view from an observation deck. ![]() The thin silvery falls drop from a staggering 225 feet and is a sight to behold. Tucked into the top of northern Idaho, about two miles from the border of Canada, is Copper Falls, the tallest waterfall of the bunch. Copper FallsĬopper Falls is the tallest waterfall in the group. Turn left onto Snow Creek Road (#402), and follow it for 1.2 miles to the pull-out parking and trailhead on the left. Turn left onto Lions Den Road/Old Highway US 95 and stay on Old Highway 95. Turn left onto Deep Creek Road/Old Highway US 95 and continue for six miles. Snow Creek Falls and Myrtle Falls are a quick drive from each other and can easily be seen on the same day.ĭirections: From Bonners Ferry, head north on Highway 95. Both have viewing platforms with the upper falls offering a rocky ledge and felled trees for picture-perfect views. A short walk on the trail will lead you to a fork where you can visit the lower or upper falls. ![]() The hike will take you through an old-growth forest with towering western red cedar and ponderosa pine. Admittedly, the upper falls are more spectacular, but an easy 1.7-mile trail, out and back, means there’s no reason not to make time for both falls. This stunning waterfall in the Selkirk Mountains is a two-for-one hike with both upper and lower falls. Snow Creek Falls Visit the Selkirk Mountains to find Snow Creek Falls. On the drive there, bring binoculars and a zoom lens and try your hand at spotting moose, bald eagles, elk and beaver.ĭirections: Drive north on Highway 95, turn left onto Riverside Street and continue for about 5.5 miles until you reach the Myrtle Creek Falls parking lot and trailhead. Myrtle Falls is near Bonners Ferry and neighbors the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge. You’ll see steep trails that lead further uphill, but the view from the bench is the best one you’ll get from above. There is a guardrail over the steep drop-off, but extra care might be needed if traveling with younger children. ![]() You’ll start the hike by crossing a bridge over Myrtle Creek and traversing a series of gentle switchbacks to a viewpoint with a bench. 9-mile out-and-back trail will take you to this impressive 100-foot waterfall shooting over a rocky gorge. Photo credit: Live A Wilder Life.Ī short and pleasant. Myrtle Falls Myrtle Falls near Bonners Ferry. Always bring bear spray with you and remember to remain bear aware on the trail. Lastly, black bears and grizzly bears are a natural part of the environment. Keep Idaho sparkling clean by “leaving no trace” and packing out whatever trash you make. While you can access all these waterfalls with a standard vehicle, a high-clearance vehicle is always a safer bet when driving in northern Idaho, particularly for backcountry gravel roads.Ī few of the waterfall hikes have bathrooms, but most will not have any amenities. To avoid snowy conditions on the trail or possible road closures, the best time to visit the waterfalls is late spring and early summer when the snow has cleared and the waterfalls are bursting at the seams with water from the snow melt. Most of these hikes will still have snow on the trail until May and potentially early June. Northern Idaho winters are notoriously long, followed by a wet spring. So, fill up your gas tank, bring some snacks and enjoy the country roads of northern Idaho. All of these hikes are relatively short, family-friendly and have minimal elevation gain. The best part about these waterfalls is you’ll barely break a sweat. If you’re ready to find waterfalls, it’s time to lace up your hiking boots and check out these six incredible waterfalls in northern Idaho. Northern Idaho is bursting with lakes, rivers and creeks that beckon to the outdoor adventurer looking to spend time on or near the water. Live A Wilder Life worked in partnership with Visit Idaho to create this Travel Tip.
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