Malad Gorge State Park

I 84, Wendell, Idaho 83332 USA

Independent

“Outdoors & Recreation in Wendell, ID”

The Malad River Canyon is 250 feet deep and 2.5 miles long. At Malad Gorge State Park, located right off Interstate 84, you can view the canyon and walk along the rim. The highway crosses over Malad Gorge, but the angle of view hides the deep gorge where the river cascades into Devil's Washbowl. Views of the gorge are best from the slender-but-sturdy bridge that arcs across the canyon. You can take a short hike to discover nearby fingers of the gorge where crystal clear springs produce ponds and streams. From the footbridge photographers delight in watching the interplay of light and shadows that consistently change the character of the craggy cliffs.

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Reviewed by
BookWyrm84

5 Reviews
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October 29, 2018

Rated 3.0

Pretty place to get off the road for a bit. You can walk out across the gorge on a steel bridge and see the river below.

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Reviewed by
MarieBrownfield

3 Reviews
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July 13, 2017

A short stop "on the way" to somewhere else . 30/45 minuets tops, views are well worth it. Beautiful!!! Take the time to see this sight, it's worth it!

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Reviewed by
jhimle

7 Reviews
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May 03, 2017

Rated 5.0

This state park is literally right off the freeway, blink and you will miss it. Do yourself a favor on the drive to wherever you are going and stop to see this place. You can get an awesome view of the waterfall in just a couple of minute walk from the car and you will be glad that you took my advice!

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