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Shoshone Falls Observation Deck

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Looking north-west from Shoshone Falls Observation Deck. Terrain at true elevation.
Access
On the byway
Elevation
3,296 ft
View
Northwest · 300°
Light
Best at sunset
Relief
122 ft drop
Photos · Real imagery only
Shoshone Falls. Twin Falls, ID wikipedia: "Sometimes called the 'Niagara of the West,' Shoshone Falls is 212 feet (64.7 m) high--36 feet (10.97 m) higher than Niagara Falls-- and flows over a rim 900 feet (274 m) wide." According to the City of Twin Falls website, as of November 4, 2007: "Due to the
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Shoshone Falls Park, Twin Falls, ID
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Shoshone Falls Park, Twin Falls, ID
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Shoshone Falls Park, Twin Falls, ID
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The Shoshone Falls at the Fullest Water Flow
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The Spectacular Shoshone Falls
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When to look · Sun at this latitude

Light

This overlook faces sunset — 30° off square to it.

DateSunriseSunsetGolden hour
March equinox07:4219:5019:13
June solstice06:0121:2020:37
September equinox07:2619:3718:59
December solstice08:0517:0816:22

Local time (America/Boise). Computed for this exact position.

Getting there · Position and access

Where it is

  • Twin Falls4.4 mi southwest
  • Jerome10.8 mi north-northwest
  • Burley31.2 mi east
After it: Hansen Bridge Lookout →
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Common questions

How high is Shoshone Falls Observation Deck?

Shoshone Falls Observation Deck sits at about 3,296 feet (1,005 m).

Is Shoshone Falls Observation Deck better at sunrise or sunset?

Sunset. The land falls away from Shoshone Falls Observation Deck 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 Shoshone Falls Observation Deck?

Twin Falls, 4.4 miles SW of Shoshone Falls Observation Deck.

What is the next lookout after Shoshone Falls Observation Deck?

Hansen Bridge Lookout is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Shoshone Falls Observation Deck.

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A scenic overlook on Thousand Springs Scenic Byway, reported by OpenStreetMap.

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