3 Waterfalls Near Twin Falls, Idaho With Almost No Hike Involved

This week we took a day drive up towards Twin Falls, ID. On my map were 3 waterfalls that we wanted to check out. In this area of the county, the Snake River narrows and widens and has formed deep gorges in the earth. Between the height and the lava type rocks, the waterfalls we saw were spectacular.

First up on our list was Caldron Linn. This waterfall is remote and yet not that far from Twin Falls. The road to the falls is a steep dirt road that ends in what can barely be called a parking lot. If it weren’t for the sign, we would have missed it altogether. The walk to the falls is a short one but the path is fairly overgrown so look carefully. Here the Snake River twists and turns and narrows as it plummets through a series of falls into a series of pools. There is no safety railing so be careful as you wander the edge to get your views.

Second on our list was Shoshone Falls. In Twin Falls, ID, this waterfall is part of a larger, city run park and power plant. The Snake River has widened to allow the water to fall a terraced 1000 feet wide and an impressive 212 feet tall! The walk to see the falls is very short from the parking lot to the safety platforms. Adjacent to Shoshone Falls is Dierkes Lake. One $5.00 per car day use fee covers both city parks. Between the falls and the lakes, there is plenty of opportunity for hiking, swimming, non-motorized boating, picnicking and enjoying your day.

The third set of falls on our list was Niagara Springs State Park. This state park, located next to the fish hatchery sits on the west side of Twin Falls, Idaho and offers plenty of recreation activities. As you drive through the park, the falls are on the left, pouring out below the basalt lava rocks. The juxtaposition between the black rocks above and the lush greenery and waterfalls below is a testament to God’s amazing creativity. We are always truly in awe at the beauty and power of nature.