Waterfall Hikes Near Coeur d'Alene, ID

134,503 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Coeur d'Alene reaches east up the river and north toward Priest Lake. Fern Falls is a 2.5-mile walk with four hundred feet of climb, and dogs are welcome. Shadow Falls takes half a mile. Albeni Falls you can see from the road at the dam. Eight falls sit in range, and the best water comes in May.

Located at 47.7040°N, -116.7936°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Coeur d'Alene

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 8 gauged

3 of 8 waterfalls near Coeur d'Alene are flowing strongly today

Albeni Falls Strong Fern Falls Barely Flowing Shadow Falls Barely Flowing Hn(wa'(we'elshn (historical) Strong McAbee Falls Barely Flowing Torrelle Falls Barely Flowing Mission Falls Barely Flowing Nine Mile Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Partly Sunny · 61°F

Fri 51°F Partly Sunny
Sat 61°F Partly Sunny Best
Sun 54°F Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Mon 52°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue 56°F Chance Light Rain
Vet 60°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Thu 59°F Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Coeur d'Alene

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Nine Mile Falls Strong · 2270 cfs 84th percentile
  2. 2 Hn(wa'(we'elshn (historical) Strong · 2200 cfs 80th percentile
  3. 3 Albeni Falls Moderate · 21600 cfs 44th percentile
  4. 4 Fern Falls Barely Flowing · 77 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 Shadow Falls Barely Flowing · 77 cfs 6th percentile
  6. 6 McAbee Falls Barely Flowing · 181 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Coeur d'Alene (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.

Shadow Falls waterfall

Shadow Falls

31.8 miles away
Idaho
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Albeni Falls waterfall

Albeni Falls

31.9 miles away
Idaho
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Nine Mile Falls waterfall

Nine Mile Falls

35.2 miles away
Washington
Easy
Unknown Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Coeur d'Alene (4 waterfalls)

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

Fern Falls waterfall

Fern Falls

31.9 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft

All 8 Waterfalls Near Coeur d'Alene

LiDAR terrain view around Hn(wa'(we'elshn (historical) in Washington, about 37 feet of drop LiDAR

Hn(wa'(we'elshn (historical)

25.3 miles away
Washington
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around McAbee Falls in Idaho, about 17 feet of drop LiDAR

McAbee Falls

31.7 miles away
Idaho
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Shadow Falls waterfall

Shadow Falls

31.8 miles away
Idaho
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Fern Falls waterfall

Fern Falls

31.9 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Albeni Falls waterfall

Albeni Falls

31.9 miles away
Idaho
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Nine Mile Falls waterfall

Nine Mile Falls

35.2 miles away
Washington
Easy
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Torrelle Falls in Idaho, about 78 feet of drop LiDAR

Torrelle Falls

35.4 miles away
Idaho
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Mission Falls waterfall

Mission Falls

40.8 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Coeur d'Alene

Are there free waterfalls near Coeur d'Alene?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Coeur d'Alene, including Albeni Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Coeur d'Alene?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Coeur d'Alene, including Albeni Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Coeur d'Alene?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Coeur d'Alene, including Albeni Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Coeur d'Alene?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Coeur d'Alene, including Albeni Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Coeur d'Alene?

The shortest waterfall hike near Coeur d'Alene is Albeni Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Coeur d'Alene?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Coeur d'Alene have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Coeur d'Alene?

The closest waterfall to Coeur d'Alene is Hn(wa'(we'elshn (historical), approximately 25.3 miles away.

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