Shadow Falls Trail #513

Photo of Shadow Falls at the end of the Shadow Falls Trail #513.This trail offers a view of a very scenic 20-25 foot waterfall cascading over a moss covered rock face. A split log footbridge with rustic log rails crosses the creek below the falls allowing hikers access under and behind the waterfall. Fern Falls, a smaller waterfall, can be viewed about .2 miles from the parking lot when hiking to Shadow Falls.

USGS Quad(s): Pond Peak
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At a Glance

Usage: Heavy
Restrictions: Open to foot travel only.
Closest Towns: Wallace, Idaho

General Information

Directions:

Access #1: From Coeur d¿Alene, Idaho drive east on I-90 taking Kingston Exit #43. After exiting, travel north on Forest Highway 9 (FH9) 23.1 miles to Forest Road #208 (FR208). Continue on FR208 for 14.4 miles to FR2367 Beetle Creek Road. From the turn-off on FR2367 follow the signs to Shadow Falls. It is approximately 4.5 miles to the 7-car parking lot located at the trailhead.

Access #2: From Wallace travel north 16.3 miles over Dobson Pass on FR456 to the junction with FH9. Travel east 1.8 miles on FH9 to FR208. From here follow Access #1.


Activities

Day Hiking

This trail offers a view of a very scenic 20-25 ft. waterfall cascading over a moss covered rock face. A split log footbridge with rustic log rails crosses the creek below the falls allowing hikers access under and behind the waterfall. Fern Falls, a smaller waterfall, can be viewed about .2 miles from the parking lot when hiking to Shadow Falls.
Difficulty Level: Easy

Viewing Scenery

This trail offers a view of a very scenic 20-25 ft. waterfall cascading over a moss covered rock face. A split log footbridge with rustic log rails crosses the creek below the falls allowing hikers access under and behind the waterfall. Fern Falls, a smaller waterfall, can be viewed about .2 miles from the parking lot when hiking to Shadow Falls.
Difficulty Level: Easy

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Location

 
  Area/Length : 
0.6 miles