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

šŸ“œ Natural rock water slides hidden in the remote forests of northern Idaho.
šŸ” Accessible via a challenging hike through old-growth cedar forests.

Why Go

🌊 Unique natural rock water slides
🌲 Scenic hike through old-growth forests, creeks, and waterfalls
✨ Secluded, undisturbed natural gem
thrills and adventure

Why Avoid

āš ļø Remote location, requires hours of driving on pavement and gravel
šŸš— Final miles on rutted dirt roads, 4WD recommended
🚶 Long, challenging hike (3.1 miles round trip, 2 hours one way) with creek crossings
🄶 Water is icy cold snowmelt, even in summer
🚫 No signs or indicators, poorly marked trails
šŸ›‘ No lifeguard, slide at your own risk, rope for safety at bottom

Tips

šŸŽ’ Bring a plastic garbage bag for faster sliding and protection
šŸ‘Ÿ Wear shoes that can get wet and dry easily
ā˜€ļø Best visited on a nice summer weekend for warmer weather, weekdays for fewer crowds

šŸ…æļø Parking

Tiny, would-be parking lot near Temple Mountain, 3.1 miles from slide trailhead.

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