Waterfall Hikes Near Spirit Lake, ID

2,375 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Spirit Lake? There are 16 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

15 of 16 gauged

1 of 15 waterfalls near Spirit Lake is flowing strongly today

Albeni Falls Strong Chamokane Falls Moderate Little Chamokane Falls Moderate Char Falls Barely Flowing Fern Falls Barely Flowing Shadow Falls Barely Flowing Granite Falls Barely Flowing Kalispell Falls Barely Flowing LaSota Falls Barely Flowing Hn(wa'(we'elshn (historical) Barely Flowing McAbee Falls Barely Flowing Torrelle Falls Barely Flowing Mission Falls Barely Flowing Nine Mile Falls Low

Updated 32 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 79°F

Fri 78°F Sunny
Sat 83°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 85°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 84°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 80°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 79°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 81°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 Caribou Falls Roaring · 41 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Albeni Falls Strong · 12600 cfs 88th percentile
  3. 3 McAbee Falls Moderate · 199 cfs 26th percentile
  4. 4 Torrelle Falls Moderate · 199 cfs 26th percentile
  5. 5 Chamokane Falls Low · 22 cfs 17th percentile
  6. 6 Little Chamokane Falls Low · 22 cfs 17th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Spirit 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.

Albeni Falls waterfall

Albeni Falls

42.6 miles away
Idaho
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Spirit Lake (9 waterfalls)

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

Nine Mile Falls waterfall

Nine Mile Falls

5.3 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near Spirit Lake

McAbee Falls

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

Albeni Falls

42.6 miles away
Idaho
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Torrelle Falls

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

Mission Falls

13.8 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft

Hn(wa'(we'elshn (historical)

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

Nine Mile Falls

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

Kalispell Falls

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

Shadow Falls

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

Fern Falls

Idaho
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Caribou Falls waterfall

Caribou Falls

43.9 miles away
Idaho
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Grouse Creek Falls waterfall

Grouse Creek Falls

36.7 miles away
Idaho
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Little Chamokane Falls

14.2 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Chamokane Falls

Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Granite Falls waterfall

Granite Falls

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

LaSota Falls

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

Char Falls

39.4 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 11 free waterfalls near Spirit Lake, including Albeni Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Spirit Lake?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Spirit Lake?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Spirit Lake, including Albeni Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Spirit Lake?

There are 9 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, 15 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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