Be mindful that this is bear country, so make sure you’re following the “bear aware” practices. The best times to catch the falls is as the sun comes up over the river below the falls or at sunset when the sun sets behind the waterfall. The relatively short hike makes it great for bringing the whole family along. Sheep Falls is a remote and beautiful waterfall that is north of Ashton in the Targhee National Forest. Watch your step as you’ll quickly come to the edge of the waterfall. The paved road immediately turns into a gravel road, and there is a sign on the right directly after crossing the creek that says, “Fall Creek Falls.” The waterfall is about 20 yards to the left from the sign. Veer left and stay on the road that goes along the Snake River. Once you’re on the turnoff, drive down the paved road until you hit a fork in the road. Look for a sign at the turn out marked “Fall Creek Road.” If you crossed the bridge, you have missed the turn. If you’re adventurous, you can wade through the marshy water to get down in front of the waterfall as pictured above.Īfter exploring the waterfall, grab a famous square ice cream cone nearby at the Rainey Creek Country Store in Swan Valley.ĭirections: Driving east on Hwy 26 from Idaho Falls towards Jackson Hole and as you come into Swan Valley, you’ll find the turnoff for Fall Creek Falls right before the Snake River bridge on the right. There are no railings by the waterfall, so if you have small children, make sure to watch them very carefully. The best time to experience the falls is at sunrise as the sun comes up over the mountains and lights up the waterfall in front of you. The powerful waterfall appears to come from nowhere and dumps into the Snake River. It’s a beautiful waterfall overlooking the Snake River and bald eagles and moose frequent the area. Fall Creek FallsĪ must-stop family adventure on the way to Grand Teton National Park is Fall Creek Falls near Swan Valley. There are signs with directions on how to get to the viewing platform. There is a self-service pay station, and the cost is $5 per vehicle but if you have a state parks pass on your vehicle, it’s free to park. Drive down the winding road until you arrive at the parking area. If you’re looking for a bite to eat on the way, make sure to stop in Ashton to try a homemade root beer float at Frostop or take the challenge to eat a Big Jud (one-pound hamburger) at Big Jud’s.ĭirections: Heading north on Hwy 20, turn east onto Hwy 47 in Ashton, Idaho and travel for about 15 miles through the Targhee National Forest until you reach the turnoff for Upper Mesa Falls on the left. This is a short, must-do trip with the family. You’ll find tons of easy access to the viewing platforms to see this magnificent 10-story high waterfall. You can find the waterfall on the Mesa Falls scenic byway in the Targhee National Forest. Upper Mesa FallsĪ hidden gem on the way to West Yellowstone is Upper Mesa Falls near Ashton. Grab the family and hop in the car to check out these five favorites. Beyond Idaho’s gorgeous mountains, sparkling rivers, and pristine lakes lie another hidden gem, waterfalls! There are dozens of amazing waterfalls just waiting to be explored all over the state.
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