Lionhead Natural Water Slides
Natural rock water slides hidden in the remote forests of northern Idaho.

šŸ“œ Natural rock water slides in the remote forests of northern Idaho.
šŸ” Requires a hike through old-growth cedar forests to reach.

Why Go

🌊 Thrilling natural rock slides
🌲 Scenic hike through old-growth forests
šŸžļø Cold swim holes and waterfalls upstream
🤫 Secluded, less crowded on weekdays

Why Avoid

šŸš— Requires driving on rutted dirt roads
🄾 Long, potentially poorly marked hike
🄶 Water is icy cold snowmelt year-round
āš ļø Slide at your own risk, no lifeguard

Tips

šŸŽ’ Bring a plastic garbage bag for sliding faster and protection
šŸ‘Ÿ Wear shoes that can get wet and dry easily
šŸš™ 4WD vehicle recommended for the drive to the trailhead

Hours

šŸ•’ Best in summer, less crowded on weekdays.

šŸ…æļø Parking

Tiny, would-be parking lot near Temple Mountain trailhead.

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