A two-tiered waterfall on an easy one-mile trail open seasonally June through October in the Panhandle.
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Based on this listing's approximate location — see the note on coordinates below.
Trail open June through October, weather permitting.
Snow Creek Falls features two tiers accessed via Trail #189 in the Idaho Panhandle near Bonners Ferry. The U.S. Forest Service manages this easy-difficulty route through forest terrain, with a total distance of roughly one mile to explore both falls.
The trail opens seasonally from June through October, weather permitting, reflecting mountain snowmelt timing and autumn transition to winter conditions. The one-mile total distance typically encompasses access to both the lower and upper falls, making it a manageable outing for families and those seeking a short hiking commitment. There is no day-use fee, and dogs are permitted on the trail.
Official documentation does not provide a specific height measurement for either tier of the waterfall, focusing instead on the trail experience and seasonal access window. The relatively short distance combined with easy terrain makes Snow Creek Falls an accessible destination for those traveling through the northern panhandle. The seasonal access limitations mean planning should account for the June–October window to ensure trailhead and route access.
June through October when the trail is maintained and conditions permit.
No fee or permit requirement was published on the managing agency's site when we last checked — confirm current conditions before you go, since these change.
Via a 1-mile round-trip trail rated easy by the managing agency.
Yes, per the managing agency's own page — but check current leash rules before you go.
We track 8 waterfalls in Idaho Panhandle.
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fs.usda.gov
U.S. Forest Service official Idaho Panhandle National Forests Snow Creek Falls Trail #189 page, checked 2026-09-04. Trail forks to lower and upper falls (about a mile total); no numeric waterfall height given. No closure listed for this trail (a separate Upper Smith Fire closure affects other, unrelated trails/roads in the forest).
Checked September 2026.