Upper Granite Falls

Pend Oreille County, Washington

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Pend Oreille County, Washington
Access status: Partial guide: forest loop trail passes an upper falls; exact match to this listing not confirmed
The walk: Part of a one-mile loop to the vista points (Visit North Idaho) or WTA's 2.5-mile round-trip loop; no separate distance to this falls
Ground & access: Forest trail that climbs switchbacks to the overlook. About 300 feet of elevation gain on the full WTA loop. Take extra care near the falls and the overlook.

Washington Trails Association: Roosevelt Grove of Ancient Cedars

Upper Granite Falls is on Granite Creek above Lower Granite Falls, beside the Roosevelt Grove of Ancient Cedars in Pend Oreille County near the Idaho border. From the south end of the Stagger Inn parking area, follow the main trail to a junction and turn left toward the overlook. The trail climbs to a viewing platform above Lower Granite Falls, then continues up switchbacks past Upper Granite Falls before meeting Trail 301. Visit North Idaho says both Lower and Upper Granite Falls can be seen from the vista points on this loop. Return to the parking area on Trail 301, or continue to the upper cedar grove. The Northwest Waterfall Survey uses the name Upper Granite Falls for a different, unnamed 20-foot drop much farther up the creek; this guide is for the falls passed on the loop trail, and which drop the loop trail sources mean is not confirmed.

Plan your visit

Stagger Inn Day Use Area / Roosevelt Grove of Ancient Cedars on Forest Road 302, the overlook trail up switchbacks above Lower Granite Falls past Upper Granite Falls

Visit North Idaho describes a one-mile loop trail from the lower cedar grove to vista points where Lower and Upper Granite Falls can be seen. WTA gives 2.5 miles round trip for the longer loop that also takes in the upper cedar grove. Neither gives a distance to Upper Granite Falls alone.

Forest trail that climbs switchbacks to the overlook. About 300 feet of elevation gain on the full WTA loop. Take extra care near the falls and the overlook.

Where to start

Stagger Inn Day Use Area / Roosevelt Grove of Ancient Cedars on Forest Road 302 (Nordman Metaline Road). The route from Idaho 57 north of Priest River becomes good gravel and suits all vehicles. The route from Metaline Falls over Pass Creek Pass can be rough and suits high-clearance vehicles. Toilet at the trailhead.

Timing & water

Not stated. WTA advises checking with Forest Service staff before going, especially early in the season.

Before you go

WTA lists no parking pass or entry fee.

Visitor information

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Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Pend Oreille County, Washington.

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