Waterfall Hikes Near Ponderay, ID

1,208 residents
Los Angeles Time Zone
21 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Ponderay? There are 21 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Ponderay. 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 48.3092°N, -116.5390°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ponderay

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

20 of 21 gauged

13 of 20 waterfalls near Ponderay are flowing strongly today

Albeni Falls Moderate Caribou Falls Roaring Smith Falls Roaring Char Falls Strong Copper Falls Strong Fern Falls Roaring Shadow Falls Roaring Granite Falls Strong Kalispell Falls Strong LaSota Falls Strong Kootenai Falls Roaring Yaak Falls Roaring McAbee Falls Strong Torrelle Falls Strong Mission Falls Low Moyie Falls Barely Flowing Snow Creek Falls Barely Flowing Corn Creek Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Mostly Sunny · 65°F

Tod 65°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 71°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 71°F Chance Rain Showers
Lab 67°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 70°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Wed 77°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 77°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Ponderay

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Kootenai Falls Roaring · 108 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Yaak Falls Roaring · 108 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Smith Falls Roaring · 30 cfs 97th percentile
  4. 4 Caribou Falls Roaring · 30 cfs 97th percentile
  5. 5 Fern Falls Roaring · 88 cfs 95th percentile
  6. 6 Shadow Falls Roaring · 88 cfs 95th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Ponderay (6 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.

Grouse Creek Falls waterfall

Grouse Creek Falls

22.2 miles away
Idaho
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Ponderay (13 waterfalls)

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

Char Falls waterfall

Char Falls

Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snow Creek Falls waterfall

Snow Creek Falls

41.4 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft

All 21 Waterfalls Near Ponderay

McAbee Falls

44.9 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Grouse Creek Falls waterfall

Grouse Creek Falls

22.2 miles away
Idaho
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Char Falls waterfall

Char Falls

Idaho
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
Snow Creek Falls waterfall

Snow Creek Falls

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

Albeni Falls

Idaho
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Smith Falls waterfall

Smith Falls

46.9 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Caribou Falls waterfall

Caribou Falls

33 miles away
Idaho
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Moyie Falls waterfall

Moyie Falls

32.4 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kalispell Falls waterfall

Kalispell Falls

23.1 miles away
Washington
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kootenai Falls waterfall

Kootenai Falls

32.8 miles away
Montana
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Corn Creek Falls

61.1 km away
British Columbia
Easy
0.8 km 100 m
Yaak Falls waterfall

Yaak Falls

37.1 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Holly Falls

64.4 km away
British Columbia
Hard
6.0 km 457 m
Granite Falls waterfall

Granite Falls

23.6 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
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

Williams Creek Falls

67.3 km away
British Columbia
Easy
5.1 km 195 m

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ponderay

Are there free waterfalls near Ponderay?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Ponderay, including Albeni Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Ponderay?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Ponderay, including Albeni Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ponderay?

There are 13 dog-friendly waterfalls near Ponderay, including Albeni Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Ponderay?

There are 13 kid-friendly waterfalls near Ponderay, including Albeni Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Ponderay?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ponderay?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Ponderay?

Yes, 21 waterfalls near Ponderay have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Ponderay?

The closest waterfall to Ponderay is McAbee Falls, approximately 15.3 miles away.

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