Shoshone Falls Park
Twin Falls, Idaho
| Address: | Shoshone Falls Park, Twin Falls, ID 83301, USA |
| GPS: |
42°35'37.2"N 114°24'3.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
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Hike
The view of Shoshone Falls is beautiful year round but it is simply breathtaking during spring runoff when the water levels are high and they roar so hard you can feel the mist hundreds of feet above the water. There are multiple platforms for viewing as well as information placards and a little gift stand. The park is owned and managed by the city of Twin Falls who charge a fee of $3 per carload (as of 4/1/2017).
The canyon rim trail goes up the canyon wall on the Southwest end of the falls and continues along the rim taking you to the site of Evel Kneival's 1974 attempt to jump the Snake River Canyon. To the jump site and back is about 2.5 miles round trip.
More Information
Snake River Canyon Rim Trails | Visit Idaho
Enjoy more than 10 miles of developed trails throughout Twin Falls and along the scenic Snake River Canyon. Walking, hiking, and biking are all welcome on the
https://visitidaho.org/things-to-do/rail-to-trail/snake-river-canyon-rim-trails/Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Twin Falls, Idaho
- Head northeast on Shoshone St E toward E 3900 N Rd/Addison Ave E (161 ft)
- Slight right onto E 3900 N Rd/Addison Ave E (3.0 mi)
- Turn left onto N 3300 E/Champlin RdContinue to follow Champlin Rd(2.5 mi)
- Slight left onto N 3300 E/Champlin RdDestination will be on the right(0.4 mi)
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