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Upper Mesa Falls – Lower Mesa Falls loop from Mesa Falls

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United States

Idaho

Fremont County

Upper Mesa Falls – Lower Mesa Falls loop from Mesa Falls

Easy

3.4

(25)

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Upper Mesa Falls – Lower Mesa Falls loop from Mesa Falls

01:07

4.04km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Caribou-Targhee National Forest

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592 m

Upper Mesa Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Together with the lower falls Upper Mesa Falls are the final waterfalls on the Snake River that are unaffected by man-made dams and reservoirs. There's a Visitor Center located in …

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2.21 km

Lower Mesa Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Getting to Lower Mesa Falls is via an easy, family friendly trail. However, the falls themselves are very exposed so care will need to be taken if venturing down to some viewpoints.

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4.04 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.34 km

587 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.38 km

324 m

262 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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