Upper Elk Creek Falls
Idaho · height not recorded · Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests · Last verified 2026-05-15
Upper Elk Creek Falls is a waterfall in Clearwater 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.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Elk Creek Falls (this page) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Middle Elk Creek Falls | 0 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Lower Elk Creek Falls | 0 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Bull Run Creek Falls | 1 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Shoestring Falls | 49 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Rambiker Falls | 55 mi | — | — | — | — |
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Is Upper Elk Creek Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Upper Elk Creek Falls is inside Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
How far is Upper Elk Creek Falls from a major city?
Upper Elk Creek Falls is 18 miles from Orofino (about 26 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
46.7384, -116.1745
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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