Goose Creek Falls near McCall is a forest waterfall hike reached from the Gordon Titus parking area on Brundage/Goose Lake Road. Plan for approximately three miles round trip, with a downhill walk toward the falls and an uphill return.
Plan your visit
Gordon Titus parking area, Goose Lake Road, McCall, Idaho
- Admission
- No site fees, according to the Forest Service.
- Hours
- The trailhead is listed as open 24 hours a day, year-round. Snow, weather and temporary restrictions can affect hiking access.
- Parking
- Large free parking area at Goose Creek Falls Trailhead, also called Gordon Titus parking lot.
- Restrooms
- Vault toilets at the trailhead; winter availability and servicing remain unconfirmed.
- Access
- Natural trail with elevation change and an unimproved approach near the falls. Accessible parking, restroom access and any accessible viewing option remain unconfirmed.
Photos have not been added to this listing yet.
Amenities & Features
- Waterfall and creek views
- Forest hiking with shade reported by hiking guides
- Trailhead parking and vault toilets confirmed by the Forest Service
Good to Know
- Trail #354 starts at the north end of the parking lot. The Forest Service describes 1.3 miles downhill to Trail #353, then less than a quarter mile south toward the waterfall, with an unsigned junction and unimproved access trail.
- AllTrails lists a three-mile round trip; Hiking Project lists 3.1 miles. Their elevation estimates differ. Allow energy and time for the uphill return.
- Hiking guides report loose rocks and steep scrambling near the base of the falls. Viewing the falls and descending to their base are different activities. Keep children back from steep edges and moving water; the scramble should not be treated as suitable for every family.
- The trailhead is about one mile south of Brundage Mountain Resort. From McCall, the Forest Service directs visitors five miles north on Highway 55, then about three miles north on Goose Lake Road. The parking entrance is on the west side.
- The map pin identifies the official trailhead coordinates, 44.998334, -116.164787, not the waterfall.
- Drinking water, accessible facilities and winter toilet availability remain unconfirmed. Check current road, snow, bridge and trail conditions and temporary restrictions before visiting. The New Meadows Ranger District contact number is 208-347-0300.
Sources: Forest Service trailhead information (updated May 27, 2026); official Trail #354 description; AllTrails; Hiking Project; and Wandering Idahoan. Hiking-guide observations are reported information, not a current trail-condition inspection.
Listing review date: 2026-10-16. Unconfirmed details are noted above.