Waterfall Hikes Near Athol, ID

790 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Athol? There are 13 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Athol. 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 47.9469°N, -116.7079°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Athol

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

12 of 13 gauged

3 of 12 waterfalls near Athol are flowing strongly today

Albeni Falls Barely Flowing Caribou Falls Roaring Char Falls Moderate Fern Falls Roaring Shadow Falls Roaring Hn(wa'(we'elshn (historical) Moderate Kalispell Falls Moderate McAbee Falls Moderate Torrelle Falls Moderate Mission Falls Barely Flowing Nine Mile Falls Moderate Snow Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 72°F

Tod 66°F Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Sat 73°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 73°F Chance Rain Showers
Lab 68°F Rain Showers Likely
Tue 72°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 79°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 79°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Athol

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Caribou Falls Roaring · 30 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Fern Falls Roaring · 88 cfs 94th percentile
  3. 3 Shadow Falls Roaring · 88 cfs 94th percentile
  4. 4 Char Falls Strong · 1 cfs 86th percentile
  5. 5 Kalispell Falls Strong · 9030 cfs 82nd percentile
  6. 6 McAbee Falls Strong · 243 cfs 75th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Athol (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

Idaho
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Athol (9 waterfalls)

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

Shadow Falls waterfall

Shadow Falls

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

Fern Falls

Idaho
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near Athol

McAbee Falls

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

Albeni Falls

Idaho
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Torrelle Falls

37.9 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
Shadow Falls waterfall

Shadow Falls

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

Fern Falls

Idaho
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Grouse Creek Falls waterfall

Grouse Creek Falls

22.2 miles away
Idaho
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Hn(wa'(we'elshn (historical)

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

Char Falls

Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nine Mile Falls waterfall

Nine Mile Falls

27.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Caribou Falls waterfall

Caribou Falls

33 miles away
Idaho
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Snow Creek Falls waterfall

Snow Creek Falls

41.4 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Kalispell Falls waterfall

Kalispell Falls

23.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Athol

Are there free waterfalls near Athol?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Athol, including Albeni Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Athol?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Athol?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Athol?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Athol, including Albeni Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Athol?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Athol?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Athol?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Athol have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Athol?

The closest waterfall to Athol is McAbee Falls, approximately 23.4 miles away.

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