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Malad Gorge State Park

Twin Falls Idaho Hikes

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Malad Gorge State Park - Twin Falls Idaho Hikes

This 652-acre state park is located at an elevation of 3,270 feet, making for a good early or late season excursion. The basalt of the Malad Gorge was formed by lava flows and the canyon itself by melting glacier run-off. The waterfall at Devil’s Washbowl has retreated 2.5 miles over the millennia, carving the canyon you see. The side canyons at Alcove Lake and Woody’s Cove were created by two similar waterfalls. The Big Wood River flows through the Malad Gorge to meet the Snake River just north of Hagerman Valley. Among birds present in the gorge are canyon wrens, swallows, doves, kestrels, redtail hawks, and golden eagles. Mammals in the park include cottontails, jackrabbits, coyotes, and mule deer.

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Trail Statistics & Information
Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Twin Falls
Length: 4 total miles
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Trail Type: Out-and-back
Skill Level: Moderate. The walking itself is easy, but the trail is right along the gorge rim, and there is danger of the unwary falling into the gorge.
Duration: Day hike
Season: Best March-May and September-November
Trailhead Elevation: 3,270 feet
Local Contacts: Malad Gorge State Park
Local Maps: Tuttle and Hagerman USGS quads
Topo Map: Malad Gorge State Park Topographic Map
Guide Book: Hiking Idaho Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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Weather Conditions

  1. Today
    Partly sunny. Scattered rain and snow showers in the morning. Chance of precipitation 30 percent. Cooler. Highs 40 to 45. West winds 10 to 20 mph.

  2. Tonight
    Mostly cloudy. Lows 27 to 32. South winds up to 10 mph in the evening...shifting to east after midnight. Gusts up to 25 mph.

  3. Sunday
    Rain and snow likely in the morning...then snow showers likely in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 60 percent. Snow level 5000 feet in the morning. Snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Highs 38 to 43. East winds 10 to 20 mph in the morning...shifting to northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph in the afternoon.

  4. Sunday Night
    Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of snow showers in the evening. Lows 21 to 26. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.

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