Pillar Falls — Local services in Twin Falls

This is a beautiful, natural sight. That said, you need a vehicle capable of offroading to follow google directions to a cliff overlook. We did not, so we parked and walked. There are thousands of katidids flying helter shelter as you walk through the dry grasses, as well as shotgun shells everywhere. The only way you see many of the views shown in photographs is to enter the river to the west and travel the river. From above, you are far away. It is still a beautiful view though. Just know maps is trying to have you drive through the...

Going east, before you come to Shoshone Falls you’ll reach Pillar Falls, smaller but still spectacular in its own way.

The drop at Pillar Falls isn’t more than a few feet, but here the river is divided by a curious sequence of giant rhyolite boulders. To see Pillar Falls up close there’s a 1.1-mile access trail winding down the south wall of the canyon.

This is a tricky hike, but the views merit the effort. Alternatively you can kayak from the Centennial Waterfront Park, which is a memorable way to approach those sentinel-like...

5 stars, because this is an awesome little spot to check out. But FYI, don’t have too high of expectations, because compared to some nearby falls it is underwhelming. I’m surprised they even are called falls, since they’re about a foot high, but kayaking/hiking to the spot lets you explore around the cool rock pillars and formations and enjoy the cool water. It’s a great spot to hang out with family...