Idaho · Hiking · Near Kellogg

Centennial Falls

0.5 mi
round trip
238 ft
climb
3,360 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Centennial Falls open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Idaho Panhandle National Forests. It doesn't name Centennial Falls, so check the source for the area it covers (4 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Centennial Falls is a short, easy hike in the Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about half a mile long and rises roughly 240 feet from its low point of 3,119 feet to the high point of 3,360 feet, making it an out-and-back with a gentle climb. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical July highs reach about 83°F with lows near 44°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station at a lower elevation. Winters are cold, with typical January highs around 33°F. The trail is open from June 1 to September 30. Bikes are allowed on the natural-surface route. Shadow Falls is about 2 miles away, and Big Hank campground is about 2.5 miles off. Halsey Creek and Devils Elbow campground are a little farther, at roughly 3.7 and 4.3 miles.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    400 Mm 20.7

    Campground

    Campground · 0.4 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Spragpole

    Restaurant

    Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Staff House Museum

    Museum

    In town

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Centennial Falls

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      33° / 21°

    2. Feb

      37° / 22°

    3. Mar

      45° / 25°

    4. Apr

      56° / 30°

    5. May

      67° / 36°

    6. Jun

      73° / 42°

    7. Jul

      83° / 44°

    8. Aug

      84° / 43°

    9. Sep

      72° / 37°

    10. Oct

      55° / 32°

    11. Nov

      39° / 27°

    12. Dec

      32° / 22°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Prichard 3 Ese, ID, 13.9 mi away at 2,547 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.