Waterfall Hikes Near Spirit Lake, ID

2,375 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
12 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Spirit Lake? There are 12 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Spirit Lake. 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 47.9658°N, -116.8699°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Spirit Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

11 of 12 gauged

5 of 11 waterfalls near Spirit Lake are flowing strongly today

Albeni Falls Strong Chamokane Falls Moderate Char Falls Moderate Fern Falls Roaring Shadow Falls Roaring Hn(wa'(we'elshn (historical) Roaring Kalispell Falls Moderate McAbee Falls Low Torrelle Falls Low Mission Falls Moderate Nine Mile Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 71°F

Tue 67°F Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Wed 71°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 73°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 75°F Mostly Sunny
Ind 79°F Sunny
Sun 82°F Sunny
Mon 83°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Spirit Lake

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Fern Falls Roaring · 169 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Hn(wa'(we'elshn (historical) Roaring · 2490 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Shadow Falls Roaring · 169 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Nine Mile Falls Roaring · 2670 cfs 97th percentile
  5. 5 Albeni Falls Strong · 36400 cfs 80th percentile
  6. 6 Mission Falls Moderate · 530 cfs 73rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Spirit Lake (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.

Albeni Falls waterfall

Albeni Falls

Idaho
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Spirit Lake (7 waterfalls)

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

Nine Mile Falls waterfall

Nine Mile Falls

33.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 12 Waterfalls Near Spirit Lake

McAbee Falls

48.5 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Albeni Falls waterfall

Albeni Falls

Idaho
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Torrelle Falls

7 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mission Falls waterfall

Mission Falls

40.2 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft

Hn(wa'(we'elshn (historical)

20.9 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nine Mile Falls waterfall

Nine Mile Falls

33.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kalispell Falls waterfall

Kalispell Falls

23.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shadow Falls waterfall

Shadow Falls

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

Fern Falls

45.2 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Grouse Creek Falls waterfall

Grouse Creek Falls

34.5 miles away
Idaho
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Chamokane Falls

26.7 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Char Falls waterfall

Char Falls

20 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Spirit Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Spirit Lake?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Spirit Lake, including Albeni Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Spirit Lake?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Spirit Lake, including Albeni Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Spirit Lake?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Spirit Lake, including Albeni Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Spirit Lake?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Spirit Lake, including Albeni Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Spirit Lake?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Spirit Lake?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Spirit Lake?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near Spirit Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Spirit Lake?

The closest waterfall to Spirit Lake is McAbee Falls, approximately 15.6 miles away.

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