At Upper Mesa Falls, a beautiful waterfall - as tall as a 10-story building - pours over remnants of an ancient volcanic super-eruption. A mile south, Lower Mesa Falls repeats the performance, continually chiseling away at the solidified ash. The beautiful Upper and Lower Mesa Falls are the last prominent waterfalls on the Snake River unaffected by man-made influences.
How far: 50-minute drive from Rexburg
What to do: From the Visitor Center, an accessible trail and boardwalk 2 minutes from the parking lot provides spectacular views of the Falls. Enjoy the view, hiking, visiting the historic visitors center, and a great place to picnic!
How much time will I spend there: Plan on spending about an hour there.
What to bring: Water, sunscreen, closed-toed shoes, layers for warm & cool weather, food for a picnic, and a camera.
Best time to go: Spring and Summer (Winter access is only available by snowmobile or skis)
Things to know: - The Mesa Falls Visitor Center is open daily in the summer and has limited hours on certain weekends during the winter.
-A great stop on your way to Yellowstone.
-You can see the Grand Tetons off in the distance during your travels there!
Google Maps: Upper Mesa Falls
Apple Maps: Upper Mesa Falls
Comments