Waterfall Hikes Near Hayden Lake, ID

770 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

From Hayden Lake the falls run in two directions. North toward Priest River country you get Albeni Falls, visible without leaving the car, with McAbee and Torrelle up the same stretch of highway. East in the Coeur d'Alene River drainage, Shadow Falls is an easy half mile and Fern Falls goes 2.5 miles with 400 feet of climb. Mission Falls works hardest of the group, 3 miles and 500 feet. Eight falls total, and most of the ones with trails take dogs.

Located at 47.7639°N, -116.7559°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hayden Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 8 gauged

2 of 8 waterfalls near Hayden Lake are flowing strongly today

Albeni Falls Strong Fern Falls Barely Flowing Shadow Falls Barely Flowing Hn(wa'(we'elshn (historical) Moderate McAbee Falls Barely Flowing Torrelle Falls Barely Flowing Mission Falls Barely Flowing Nine Mile Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 70°F

Aft 79°F Sunny
Mon 82°F Sunny
Tue 77°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 70°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 72°F Partly Sunny
Fri 63°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 58°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Hayden Lake

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Nine Mile Falls Roaring · 1250 cfs 92nd percentile
  2. 2 Albeni Falls Strong · 10500 cfs 79th percentile
  3. 3 Hn(wa'(we'elshn (historical) Moderate · 1020 cfs 52nd percentile
  4. 4 McAbee Falls Barely Flowing · 456 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 Torrelle Falls Barely Flowing · 456 cfs 6th percentile
  6. 6 Fern Falls Barely Flowing · 76 cfs 4th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hayden Lake (3 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Shadow Falls waterfall

Shadow Falls

27.6 miles away
Idaho
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Albeni Falls waterfall

Albeni Falls

30.6 miles away
Idaho
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Nine Mile Falls waterfall

Nine Mile Falls

33.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
Unknown Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Hayden Lake (4 waterfalls)

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

Fern Falls waterfall

Fern Falls

27.7 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft

All 8 Waterfalls Near Hayden Lake

Shadow Falls waterfall

Shadow Falls

27.6 miles away
Idaho
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Fern Falls waterfall

Fern Falls

27.7 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Hn(wa'(we'elshn (historical) in Washington, about 37 feet of drop LiDAR

Hn(wa'(we'elshn (historical)

29.8 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around McAbee Falls in Idaho, about 17 feet of drop LiDAR

McAbee Falls

30.3 miles away
Idaho
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Albeni Falls waterfall

Albeni Falls

30.6 miles away
Idaho
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Nine Mile Falls waterfall

Nine Mile Falls

33.9 miles away
Washington
Easy
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Torrelle Falls in Idaho, about 78 feet of drop LiDAR

Torrelle Falls

34 miles away
Idaho
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Mission Falls waterfall

Mission Falls

39.4 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hayden Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Hayden Lake?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Hayden Lake, including Albeni Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hayden Lake?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Hayden Lake, including Albeni Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hayden Lake?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hayden Lake, including Albeni Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hayden Lake?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hayden Lake, including Albeni Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hayden Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hayden Lake is Albeni Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hayden Lake?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Hayden Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hayden Lake?

The closest waterfall to Hayden Lake is Shadow Falls, approximately 27.6 miles away.

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