Waterfall Hikes Near Kootenai, ID

1,152 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
21 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Kootenai? There are 21 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Kootenai. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 48.3118°N, -116.5172°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Kootenai

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

20 of 21 gauged

1 of 20 waterfalls near Kootenai is flowing strongly today

Albeni Falls Roaring Caribou Falls Barely Flowing Smith Falls Barely Flowing Char Falls Barely Flowing Copper Falls Barely Flowing Fern Falls Barely Flowing Shadow Falls Barely Flowing Granite Falls Moderate Kalispell Falls Moderate LaSota Falls Moderate McAbee Falls Barely Flowing Torrelle Falls Barely Flowing Mission Falls Moderate Moyie Falls Moderate Snow Creek Falls Moderate Corn Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Tod 83°F Haze
Wed 80°F Haze then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 75°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 78°F Sunny
Sat 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 82°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 79°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Kootenai

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Albeni Falls Roaring · 12800 cfs 91st percentile
  2. 2 Granite Falls Moderate · 10400 cfs 74th percentile
  3. 3 Kalispell Falls Moderate · 10400 cfs 74th percentile
  4. 4 LaSota Falls Moderate · 10400 cfs 74th percentile
  5. 5 Mission Falls Moderate · 127 cfs 58th percentile
  6. 6 Snow Creek Falls Moderate · 9800 cfs 54th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Kootenai (6 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.

Grouse Creek Falls waterfall

Grouse Creek Falls

46.5 miles away
Idaho
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Kootenai (13 waterfalls)

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

Char Falls waterfall

Char Falls

Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snow Creek Falls waterfall

Snow Creek Falls

25.4 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft

All 21 Waterfalls Near Kootenai

Grouse Creek Falls waterfall

Grouse Creek Falls

46.5 miles away
Idaho
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

McAbee Falls

48.1 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Char Falls waterfall

Char Falls

Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Torrelle Falls

31.8 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snow Creek Falls waterfall

Snow Creek Falls

25.4 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Mission Falls waterfall

Mission Falls

37.2 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Albeni Falls waterfall

Albeni Falls

37.4 miles away
Idaho
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Smith Falls waterfall

Smith Falls

33.4 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Moyie Falls waterfall

Moyie Falls

14.1 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Caribou Falls waterfall

Caribou Falls

35.9 miles away
Idaho
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Kootenai Falls waterfall

Kootenai Falls

45.7 miles away
Montana
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Kalispell Falls waterfall

Kalispell Falls

45.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Corn Creek Falls

68.3 km away
British Columbia
Easy
0.8 km 100 m
Yaak Falls waterfall

Yaak Falls

26.7 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shadow Falls waterfall

Shadow Falls

0.1 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fern Falls waterfall

Fern Falls

44.3 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft

Holly Falls

3 km away
British Columbia
Hard
6.0 km 457 m
Granite Falls waterfall

Granite Falls

45 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
LaSota Falls waterfall

LaSota Falls

45.4 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Williams Creek Falls

64.5 km away
British Columbia
Easy
5.1 km 195 m

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Kootenai

Are there free waterfalls near Kootenai?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Kootenai, including Albeni Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Kootenai?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Kootenai, including Albeni Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Kootenai?

There are 13 dog-friendly waterfalls near Kootenai, including Albeni Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Kootenai?

There are 13 kid-friendly waterfalls near Kootenai, including Albeni Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Kootenai?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Kootenai, including Grouse Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Kootenai?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Kootenai?

Yes, 21 waterfalls near Kootenai have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Kootenai?

The closest waterfall to Kootenai is Grouse Creek Falls, approximately 14.7 miles away.

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