Perrine Coulee Falls

Shadow Falls is situated in Northern Idaho, close to the Montana border. The 25-foot waterfall is only a short stroll away, but getting there requires navigating some tricky forest paths. This road journey to a waterfall pays off twice, so get good directions before you go and keep an eye out for signage.

After 25 feet of falling victim to gravity, Shadow Falls bursts into a picture-perfect mountain pool. The summit of the falls is crossed by a log footbridge for an intriguing downward view. The trail to Shadow Falls is not only short, but also wide and simple to follow.

By deviating off the Shadow Falls trail close to the parking area, one can reach Fern Falls, another waterfall. Down this side trail, Fern Falls is about 0.2 miles away. Despite being smaller in size, Fern Falls nevertheless provides a picture-perfect backdrop, including much of its namesake feature. The two waterfalls produce at their highest rates in the spring and early summer.

Location: Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Idaho