5 Must-Knows For Hiking South Idaho’s Perrine Coulee Falls

Southern Idaho's Snake River Canyon is a playground for many who are passionate about spending free time outdoors. Boating, float tubing, kayaking, paddleboarding, rockhounding, and hiking are all hobbies many in Twin Falls County enjoy doing when they're not working.

One landmark that's impossible to miss when on the shores of the river beneath Twin Falls famous Perrine Bridge is the Perrine Coulee Falls. While most visitors walk over to the hiking path from the road after parking to take the short stroll up to the falls before heading back, the trail does continue and offers a stunning view of the river and golf courses that lie on both sides (Jerome and Twin Falls) of the gorge.

Know These Things Before Hiking Twin Falls' Perrine Coulee Falls

I recently accompanied some friends and family out to the Perrine Coulee to get some photos and enjoy the 'backside of water' on a nearly 90-degree afternoon.

It might not appear like it, but the waterfall is over 200 feet tall. It's a big draw for tourists on the weekend, so earlier visits will give people a better chance of getting on and off the trail quickly.

If you want a little more adventure, there are two other locations you can park to hike up to the falls.

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If you've never been and are considering going soon, consider these five things before strolling up to the Perrine Coulee Falls for the first time:

1. Parking is limited - There is only enough safe space for about five or six cars off to the side of the main road that takes you down to the river, so you might have to make a pass or two.

2. People speed up and down the road at times: Hold on to those little ones. There's a very sharp roadway curve near the trail entrance, and you'll want to watch out.

Perrine Coulee Falls from Canyon Springs Golf Course   Credit: Greg Jannetta

3. The Hike Down Has Jagged Rocks - Hold onto the hands of children. The walk down contains many loose, jagged rocks.

4. It's A Very Popular Photo Site - Be respectful of others taking pictures. It gets a bit congested at times, working your way to the 'backside of water' and continuing down the trail.

5. It's A Muddy Walk - Don't wear your favorite shoes. The trail is saturated with the mist coming off the waterfall, so wear something you don't mind getting dirty.

Credit: Greg Jannetta