Waterfall Hikes Near Elk City, ID

253 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Elk City? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Elk City. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 45.8266°N, -115.4378°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Elk City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 6 gauged

4 waterfalls near Elk City have live flow data today

Boulder Falls Low Salmon Falls Moderate Selway Falls Barely Flowing Shoestring Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Fri 75°F Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 81°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 84°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 83°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 77°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 77°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 80°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Elk City

Updated about 1 hour ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Salmon Falls Moderate · 1250 cfs 26th percentile
  2. 2 Boulder Falls Low · 309 cfs 15th percentile
  3. 3 Selway Falls Barely Flowing · 710 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Shoestring Falls Barely Flowing · 524 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Elk City (2 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Selway Falls waterfall

Selway Falls

42.7 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Shoestring Falls

28.1 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near Elk City

Selway Falls waterfall

Selway Falls

42.7 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mallard Creek Falls

Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Shoestring Falls

28.1 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Salmon Falls waterfall

Salmon Falls

46.9 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Patsy Ann Falls

15.2 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Boulder Falls waterfall

Boulder Falls

Montana
Moderate
3.2 miles 450 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Elk City

Are there free waterfalls near Elk City?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Elk City, including Selway Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Elk City?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Elk City, including Selway Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Elk City?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Elk City, including Selway Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Elk City?

The shortest waterfall hike near Elk City is Boulder Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Elk City?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Elk City have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Elk City?

The closest waterfall to Elk City is Selway Falls, approximately 16.5 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Elk City, Idaho

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12.0 mi 131°F

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Marten Hot Springs

26.4 mi

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Stuart Hot Springs

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Stanley Hot Springs

Stanley Hot Springs

31.5 mi 120°F

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Barth Hot Springs

31.9 mi 140°F

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