Waterfall Hikes Near Hayden Lake, ID

770 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

From Hayden Lake the falls run in two directions. North toward Priest River country you get Albeni Falls, visible without leaving the car, with McAbee and Torrelle up the same stretch of highway. East in the Coeur d'Alene River drainage, Shadow Falls is an easy half mile and Fern Falls goes 2.5 miles with 400 feet of climb. Mission Falls works hardest of the group, 3 miles and 500 feet. Eight falls total, and most of the ones with trails take dogs.

Located at 47.7639°N, -116.7559°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hayden Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 8 gauged

5 of 8 waterfalls near Hayden Lake are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

Tod 67°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 73°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 79°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 80°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Hayden Lake

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Fern Falls Roaring · 88 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 Nine Mile Falls Roaring · 1030 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Shadow Falls Roaring · 88 cfs 96th percentile
  4. 4 McAbee Falls Strong · 243 cfs 76th percentile
  5. 5 Torrelle Falls Strong · 243 cfs 76th percentile
  6. 6 Albeni Falls Moderate · 8860 cfs 67th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hayden Lake (1 waterfall)

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 Hayden Lake (4 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
Nine Mile Falls waterfall

Nine Mile Falls

27.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 8 Waterfalls Near Hayden Lake

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

Hn(wa'(we'elshn (historical)

39.5 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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
Nine Mile Falls waterfall

Nine Mile Falls

27.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hayden Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Hayden Lake?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Hayden Lake, including Albeni Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hayden Lake?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Hayden Lake, including Albeni Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hayden Lake?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hayden Lake, including Albeni Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hayden Lake?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hayden Lake, including Albeni Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hayden Lake?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hayden Lake?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Hayden Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hayden Lake?

The closest waterfall to Hayden Lake is Shadow Falls, approximately 27.6 miles away.

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