Living in the Gem State means that natural beauty is all around us, almost all the time. When you’re craving a quick nature fix, there are plenty of places in Idaho that are just a short hike or drive away. The trek to Copper Falls is a short one, but you’ll feel completely immersed by the gorgeous North Idaho landscape from beginning to end. The sight of the towering waterfall at the end is simply inspiring—it’s hard to believe it’s just an easy loop trail away!
You don't always have to go on a multi-mile, all-day adventure to visit one of Idaho's gorgeous waterfalls. Many of them are easily accessible and require just a short trek. You just have to know where to find them!
Located near Bonners Ferry in the Kootenai National Forest is the remarkable Copper Falls. Plunging over a rocky shelf and dropping 225-feet below, Copper Falls is a real Idaho beauty. Whether you see it flowing at full-force during spring run-off or frozen solid during winter, a visit to Copper Falls always has a lot to offer.
To get to the Copper Falls Trailhead, drive north on Highway 95 from Bonners Ferry. After approximately 25 miles, you'll cross the Moyie River and turn right at Border Lane onto Road #2517. Follow this road for 2.5-miles until you reach the trailhead.
There is a small parking area and a few picnic tables at the trailhead along with trail information. The trail to the falls is typically well-maintained and it makes for an easy-breezy outing for all skill levels. The trail will initially lead you into a forested area where you'll be surrounded by thickets of pine trees and the meandering Copper Creek.
In total, the loop trail will take you on a quick 1.4-mile journey, but don't think that just because it's easy that it'll be boring. At the end of the trail is the most wonderful overlook of the one and only Copper Falls. It's a remarkable sight to experience firsthand, and you'll definitely want to be sure to hang out and appreciate its epic beauty.
Surrounded by looming moss-covered cliffs and trees, you'll feel as if you've entered another world. It's actually hard to believe such a pristine and naturally beautiful place is just a short hike away!
The hike to Copper Falls is the definition of short and sweet. The next time you're looking to be "wowed" but don't have a whole day to dedicate to adventure, be sure to check out this easy loop trail near Bonners Ferry.
Copper Falls is truly a beauty. It just goes to show that there are some outstanding sights waiting at the end of an easy loop trail. For another quick trail that ends with a beautiful view, read about this 3-mile waterfall hike in Idaho.
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