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Perrine Coulee Waterfall Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Running trail in Twin Falls, Idaho · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Perrine Coulee Waterfall Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Perrine Coulee Waterfall Trailhead
“Really beautiful waterfall with a neat cave nearby!”
“It's an easy walk out to the waterfall parking at the viewpoint or with this trail.”
This is a very short and easy little hike up to the spectacular Perrine Coulee Waterfall, very cool! Note, there's an alternative parking place that's closer, just at the curve of the road coming down the canyon, if you don't want to have to hike a little. I just hiked up for 😊
It was less than a 1000 step hike. Didn't take very long to accomplish. I will say the terrain is more like a water run off. Not wide at all, yet it was very easy to climb. You can get real close to the fall to the point to where the ground is wet and you would not want to leave any electronic devices out too long.
Easy hike to see the waterfall up close! Take Canyon Springs Rd. little curvy road down to the canyon. When you get to the bottom, right road is the park entrance and left road takes you to the water fall.
Once you get to the trail, it's great. Finding the trail is another story. Hopefully this will help some people. Take a look at the photos - there are 4 parking spots on the left side of the first switchback that is directly in front of a very short trail.
Trail conditions & character
“While parking to this amazing waterfall is limited (get there early and on a weekday if you can), the waterfall and the amazing views of the Snake River are worth the effort!”
“While parking to this amazing waterfall is limited (get there early and on a weekday if you can), the waterfall and the amazing views of the Snake River are worth the effort!”
“Parking is along the road with marked stalls (for free) going up the hill so if you are going downhill, you will need to make a U-turn a little past the viewpoint.”
“You do have to climb down a rocky hill that would be difficult for those with mobility issues .”
Plan your run at Perrine Coulee Waterfall Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
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