The Twin Falls area is home to some pretty magnificent waterfalls (Shoshone Falls, anyone?!) While many of these Idaho waterfalls require a bit of a hike to enjoy, Perrine Coulee Waterfall is easily accessible. In fact, there are multiple ways that you can view this magical waterfall in Idaho, some a little easier than others.
The Perrine Coulee Waterfall is one of the tallest waterfalls in Idaho. This waterfall drops nearly 200 feet. To put this into perspective, Niagara Falls is only 167 feet tall.
One of the easiest and most accessible ways to capture views of Perrine Coulee Falls is at the Centennial Waterfront Park. This is below the falls, but you’ll still capture views that are extraordinary.
While at this park, make sure to bring your camera along as you can see the Perrine bridge, occasional Base jumpers, and even wildlife, in addition to the falls. This city park also has a zipline, multiple hiking trails, a playground, boat docks, and many other amenities that make it one of the best day trip destinations in the Twin Falls area.
Another option is to view this waterfall from the side. Park at the top of Canyon Springs Road and walk down to the first turn. From the barricades, you can capture gorgeous views of the falls.
Many waterfall chasers park along this turn, which is unwise and quite dangerous. The safest option is to take the short walk along the road or enjoy the beautiful scenery from another viewpoint.
You can capture remarkable views of the falls from above, along both the Canyon Rim Trail and at the Canyon Crest Event Center. Even better, no strenuous walks are needed!
The Canyon Rim Trail is actually a paved 12-mile trail, but you can hop on the trail at any place you’d like and walk toward the waterfall. If you follow this trail in its entirety, you will get views of other cascades including Shoshone Falls.
If you are up for a short hike, there’s a well-worn path that will take you right behind the falls. There’s something truly thrilling about standing behind the falling water.
To learn more about this hike, check out this feature article.
No matter how you view the falls, you won’t regret it. This tall and easily accessible waterfall is definitely a true treasure and one that you won’t want to miss.
Have you seen the beauty of the Perrine Coulee Falls in Idaho? What did you think of this waterfall? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
Looking for more Idaho waterfalls to chase? Here are six easy-access falls in Idaho.
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