Shadow Falls Trail in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests leads through a lush forest to a scenic 25-foot waterfall cascading over a moss-covered rock face. Along the way, families also pass smaller Fern Falls before reaching a rustic footbridge below Shadow Falls.
Amenities & Features
- 💦 25-foot Shadow Falls
- 💧 Fern Falls along the route
- 🥾 Short forest hike
- 🌉 Rustic log footbridge
- 🌲 Mossy North Idaho forest
- 📷 Waterfall photography
Good to Know
The trail is open to foot travel only. The Forest Service notes that trailhead access varies with season and weather, and the final forest-road approach can be rough. Parking is limited to a small trailhead lot. Use caution on wet rocks and around waterfall edges, and check current forest alerts before traveling.