Grouse Creek Falls Hike
Waterfall | Idaho
1 mi round trip
54 ft
Easy
Grouse Creek Falls Hike at a Glance
The Grouse Creek Falls hike is 1 mi round trip with 54 ft of elevation gain.
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 2,770 ft |
|---|---|
| Distance | 1 mi round trip |
| Elevation gain | 54 ft |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Your time: about 20 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 25 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 200 kcal.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 1 mi distance and 54 ft of gain for this hike are verified (visitidaho.org), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Grouse Creek Falls
Grouse Creek Falls is a waterfall in Idaho, on land managed by Idaho Panhandle National Forests (Kaniksu National Forest).
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Grouse Creek Falls trail: 1 miles round trip with about 54 feet of elevation gain, from Grouse Creek trailhead turnoff. Distance from visitidaho.org. By the National Park Service difficulty formula (distance against climb) that puts it at Easy.
Before You Go
- The trail is dog-friendly. (visitidaho.org)
- The road to the trailhead is easy to miss because there is little signage. (visitidaho.org)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Idaho Panhandle National Forests (Kaniksu National Forest) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Grouse Creek Falls?
The Grouse Creek Falls trail to Grouse Creek Falls is 1 miles round trip with about 54 feet of elevation gain.
Where does the Grouse Creek Falls hike start?
It starts from Grouse Creek trailhead turnoff.
Are dogs allowed on the Grouse Creek Falls trail?
The trail is dog-friendly.
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 Grouse Creek Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- visitidaho.org
- Distance
- visitidaho.org
- Falls location
- waterfallhikes.com
- 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.