Waterfall Hikes Near Minidoka, ID

175 residents
Boise Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Minidoka? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Minidoka. 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 42.7540°N, -113.4900°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Minidoka

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

5 of 6 waterfalls near Minidoka are flowing strongly today

Auger Falls Roaring Perrine Coulee Falls Roaring Pillar Falls Roaring Big Drops Barely Flowing Shoshone Falls Strong Twin Falls Strong

Updated 34 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 99°F

Wed 91°F Areas Of Smoke
Thu 98°F Patchy Smoke
Fri 99°F Sunny Best
Sat 99°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 97°F Sunny
Mon 95°F Sunny
Tue 94°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Minidoka

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Auger Falls Roaring · 2020 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Perrine Coulee Falls Roaring · 2020 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Pillar Falls Roaring · 2020 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Shoshone Falls Strong · 9 cfs 87th percentile
  5. 5 Twin Falls Strong · 9 cfs 87th percentile
  6. 6 Big Drops Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Minidoka (2 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.

Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

12.9 miles away
Idaho
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Shoshone Falls waterfall

Shoshone Falls

16.9 miles away
Idaho
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Minidoka (5 waterfalls)

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

Big Drops

21.7 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
5.0 miles 500 ft
Perrine Coulee Falls waterfall

Perrine Coulee Falls

18.2 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Auger Falls waterfall

Auger Falls

24.7 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
4.6 miles 200 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near Minidoka

Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

12.9 miles away
Idaho
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Shoshone Falls waterfall

Shoshone Falls

16.9 miles away
Idaho
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Pillar Falls waterfall

Pillar Falls

16.6 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Big Drops

21.7 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
5.0 miles 500 ft
Perrine Coulee Falls waterfall

Perrine Coulee Falls

18.2 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Auger Falls waterfall

Auger Falls

24.7 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
4.6 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Minidoka

Are there free waterfalls near Minidoka?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Minidoka, including Auger Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Minidoka?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Minidoka, including Shoshone Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Minidoka?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Minidoka, including Auger Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Minidoka?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near Minidoka, including Auger Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Minidoka?

The shortest waterfall hike near Minidoka is Auger Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Minidoka?

The tallest waterfall near Minidoka is Shoshone Falls at 212 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Minidoka?

The closest waterfall to Minidoka is Twin Falls, approximately 44.6 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Minidoka, Idaho

Marsh Gully Hot Springs

15.8 mi 106°F

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Marsh Creek Hot Spring

16.4 mi 104°F

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Lake Walcott Hot Spring

Lake Walcott Hot Spring

22.5 mi 70°F

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Rice Spring, Ward Spring

24.7 mi 72°F

Rice Spring, also called Ward Spring, emerges at 72 degrees Fahrenheit on BLM land in Minidoka County near Rupert. At just 24 d...

Indian Springs

27.6 mi 90°F

Indian Springs in Power County flows at 90 degrees near American Falls at 4,500 feet elevation, offering one of southeastern Id...

Sears Spring

29.3 mi 84°F

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