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Lower Mesa Falls is a 65-foot (20 m) waterfall on the Henrys Fork in Fremont County, Idaho. It is located in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest on the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway. It is downstream of Upper Mesa Falls.
Lower Mesa Falls
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Lower Mesa Falls sits along the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, in Fremont County, Idaho. The overlook is positioned at 5,889 feet, facing 240 degrees, with the land dropping 402 feet within 600 meters, indicating a steep view down toward the Henrys Fork. The waterfall itself is 65 feet tall and lies downstream of Upper Mesa Falls. The overlook faces toward the sunset side of the sky, about 30 degrees off square, so late-day light comes largely from the front. Sunset times shift across the year, from 4:50 p.m. at the December solstice to 9:13 p.m. at the June solstice, affecting how much daylight remains for viewing depending on season. St. Anthony is 23.2 miles to the southwest, with Rexburg at 33.5 miles and Rigby at 45.8 miles, making this a stop reached by a drive of some length from the nearest towns.
Access
On the byway
Elevation
5,889 ft
View
Southwest · 240°
Light
Best at sunset
Relief
402 ft drop
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 30° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:29 | 19:38 | 19:00 |
| June solstice | 05:43 | 21:13 | 20:29 |
| September equinox | 07:13 | 19:24 | 18:46 |
| December solstice | 07:58 | 16:50 | 16:02 |
Local time (America/Boise). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- St. Anthony23.2 mi southwest
- Rexburg33.5 mi southwest
- Rigby45.8 mi southwest
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How high is Lower Mesa Falls?
Lower Mesa Falls sits at about 5,889 feet (1,795 m).
Is Lower Mesa Falls better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Lower Mesa Falls toward the sunset, so at sunrise the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the nearest town to Lower Mesa Falls?
St. Anthony, 23 miles SW of Lower Mesa Falls.
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