Waterfalls around Spokane at a glance
There are 73 named waterfalls within 100 miles of downtown Spokane. The nearest is Upper Falls, about 0.4 mi NE in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the north: 41 of the 73. The radius reaches into 3 states, led by Washington (45), Idaho (22) and Montana (6).
Distances here are straight lines from the city centre. Roads bend around ridges and rivers, so a fall 20 miles out can take an hour to reach. Search your own street or tap Find falls near me above to measure from where you are.
How far you have to drive
| Within | Named waterfalls |
|---|---|
| 10 miles of Spokane | 4 |
| 25 miles of Spokane | 7 |
| 50 miles of Spokane | 13 |
| 100 miles of Spokane | 73 |
Well-known falls within reach of Spokane
Palouse Falls (78 miSSW) and Kootenai Falls (94 miNE) are among the best-known waterfalls within 100 miles. Each is described on its state page: waterfalls in Washington, waterfalls in Montana.
The 15 nearest waterfalls to Spokane
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Falls | 0.4 mi NE | not recorded | Washington |
| Mystic Falls | 2.7 mi WSW | not recorded | Washington |
| Hn(wa'(we'elshn (historical) | 3.3 mi ENE | not recorded | Spokane County, Washington |
| Nine Mile Falls | 9.7 mi NW | not recorded | Spokane County, Washington |
| Liberty Creek Falls | 18 mi ESE | not recorded | Washington |
| Post Falls | 22 mi E | 49 ft | Idaho |
| Chamokane Falls | 25 mi NW | not recorded | Stevens County, Washington |
| Little Chamokane Falls | 26 mi NW | not recorded | Stevens County, Washington |
| Exley Falls | 31 mi N | not recorded | Washington |
| Albeni Falls | 41 mi NNE | not recorded | Bonner County, Idaho |
| Rock Creek Falls | 41 mi SSW | not recorded | Whitman County, Washington |
| Hawk Creek Falls | 43 mi WNW | not recorded | Lincoln County, Washington |
| Torrelle Falls | 48 mi NNE | not recorded | Bonner County, Idaho |
| McAbee Falls | 50 mi NNE | not recorded | Bonner County, Idaho |
| Ninemile Falls | 52 mi WNW | not recorded | Ferry County, Washington |
Tallest recorded waterfalls near Spokane
Heights as recorded in OpenStreetMap. 3 of the 73 falls have one; the rest are often small ledges and cascades. Why published heights differ.
| Waterfall | Height | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Palouse Falls | 197 ft | 78 mi SSW |
| Post Falls | 49 ft | 22 mi E |
| Crystal Falls | 33 ft | 60 mi N |
Counties with the most falls near Spokane
Stevens County, WA (9), Bonner County, ID (6), Boundary County, ID (5), Lincoln County, WA (4) and Pend Oreille County, WA (4). County is from the USGS record, so falls mapped only in OpenStreetMap are not counted here.
Before you go
The map shows where falls are, not whether a trail reaches them or the land is open. Check the land manager for closures, fees and parking, and stay on the trail near the water. See waterfall safety, waterfall hikes near me and the best time to see waterfalls.