Copper Falls Hike
Waterfall | Idaho
1.4 mi loop
Route line not shown. The 1.4 mi distance for this hike is verified (sandpointonline.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Copper Falls
Copper Falls is a waterfall in Idaho, on land managed by Idaho Panhandle National Forests (Bonners Ferry Ranger District).
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Copper Falls Trail: 1.4 miles as a loop, from Copper Falls Trailhead (Forest Road 2517). Distance from sandpointonline.com.
Before You Go
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Idaho Panhandle National Forests (Bonners Ferry Ranger District) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Copper Falls?
The Copper Falls Trail to Copper Falls is 1.4 miles as a loop.
Where does the Copper Falls hike start?
It starts from Copper Falls Trailhead (Forest Road 2517).
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Copper Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- sandpointonline.com
- Distance
- sandpointonline.com
- Falls location
- en.wikipedia.org
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.