Kootenai Falls

Kootenai Falls on the Kootenai River, adjacent to U.S. Highway 2 between Libby and Troy, is a scenic attraction not to be missed. The calm river suddenly gathers momentum surging first through China Rapids and then over Kootenai Falls, dropping 90 feet in less than a mile. The main falls is 30 feet high and can be viewed from a “swinging bridge” that crosses the river.

The falls are accessed by a foot trail from the parking area next to the highway. The dirt trail winds through the trees and goes over a special enclosed pedestrian bridge over double railroad tracks, then winds down to the Swinging Bridge which overlooks the falls. I scored a great picture when a train passed below the bridge as I crossed. It was exhilarating… all that power passing right below me.