Pillar Falls
Idaho · height not recorded · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Pillar Falls is a waterfall in Twin Falls County, Idaho. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Pillar Falls is a waterfall near Twin Falls, Idaho. Several basalt pillars divide the Snake River into multiple channels, through which the river drops about 20 feet.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pillar Falls (this page) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shoshone Falls | 1 mi | 212 ft | — | — | — |
| Perrine Coulee Falls | 2 mi | 233 ft | — | — | — |
| Twin Falls | 4 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Auger Falls | 5 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Devils Washboard Falls | 18 mi | — | — | — | — |
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How far is Pillar Falls from a major city?
Pillar Falls is 3 miles from Twin Falls (about 4 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
42.5988, -114.4308
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pillar_Falls
Wikidata (Q7194131)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7194131
GeoNames (5603735)
https://www.geonames.org/5603735/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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