Waterfall Hikes Near Stanley, ID

225 residents
Boise Time Zone
11 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Stanley? There are 11 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Stanley. These trails range from hard to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 44.2154°N, -114.9364°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Stanley

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

11 of 11 gauged

6 of 11 waterfalls near Stanley are flowing strongly today

Baron Creek Falls Strong Bridal Veil Falls Strong Fern Falls Strong Goat Falls Strong Lady Face Falls Strong Smith Falls Strong Big Falls Moderate Little Falls Moderate Dagger Falls Moderate Velvet Falls Moderate Tappan Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Snow Showers Likely then Rain Showers Likely · 58°F

Aft 56°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 50°F Rain And Snow Showers then Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 58°F Snow Showers Likely then Rain Showers Likely Best
Tue 65°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 69°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 72°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 70°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Stanley

Updated about 4 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Baron Creek Falls Strong · 330 cfs 81st percentile
  2. 2 Bridal Veil Falls Strong · 330 cfs 81st percentile
  3. 3 Fern Falls Strong · 330 cfs 81st percentile
  4. 4 Goat Falls Strong · 330 cfs 81st percentile
  5. 5 Lady Face Falls Strong · 330 cfs 81st percentile
  6. 6 Smith Falls Strong · 330 cfs 81st percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Stanley (8 waterfalls)

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

Goat Falls waterfall

Goat Falls

10 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

7.4 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lady Face Falls waterfall

Lady Face Falls

7.5 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Baron Creek Falls waterfall

Baron Creek Falls

9.8 miles away
Idaho
Hard
10.0 miles 2 ft
Smith Falls waterfall

Smith Falls

14.9 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Fern Falls waterfall

Fern Falls

15.4 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft

All 11 Waterfalls Near Stanley

Goat Falls waterfall

Goat Falls

10 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

7.4 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lady Face Falls waterfall

Lady Face Falls

7.5 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Baron Creek Falls waterfall

Baron Creek Falls

9.8 miles away
Idaho
Hard
10.0 miles 2 ft
Smith Falls waterfall

Smith Falls

14.9 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Fern Falls waterfall

Fern Falls

15.4 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Dagger Falls waterfall

Dagger Falls

3.4 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Velvet Falls waterfall

Velvet Falls

33.6 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tappan Falls waterfall

Tappan Falls

40.3 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

16.2 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

14.8 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Stanley

Are there free waterfalls near Stanley?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Stanley, including Big Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Stanley?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Stanley, including Baron Creek Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Stanley?

There are 6 kid-friendly waterfalls near Stanley, including Big Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Stanley?

The shortest waterfall hike near Stanley is Baron Creek Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

Do any waterfalls near Stanley require permits?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Stanley require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Stanley?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near Stanley have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Stanley?

The closest waterfall to Stanley is Goat Falls, approximately 5.4 miles away.

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