Fall River (Wyoming, Idaho) facts for kids
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Fall River, Yellowstone National Park, 1964
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Location of the mouth of the Fall River in Idaho
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming, Idaho |
| Counties | Teton County, Wyoming, Fremont County, Idaho |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | southwest of Lewis Lake, Teton County, Wyoming 8,872 ft (2,704 m) 44°14′51″N 110°45′43″W / 44.24750°N 110.76194°W |
| River mouth | Henrys Fork northeast of St. Anthony, Fremont County, Idaho 5,046 ft (1,538 m) 44°01′07″N 111°34′52″W / 44.01861°N 111.58111°W |
| Length | 64 mi (103 km) |
The Fall River is a cool river that starts in the southwest part of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. It flows for about 64 miles (103 km) until it joins another river called the Henrys Fork in Idaho. This river is famous for its many beautiful waterfalls and cascades, especially in its upper parts.
Long ago, people sometimes called it the "Middle Fork of the Snake River" or "Falls River." Trappers and prospectors used these names as early as the 1830s. In 1872, a group called the Hayden Geological Survey officially named it the "Falls River." However, local people always called it "Fall River." So, in 1997, the U.S. Board on Geographic Names officially changed the name to Fall River at the request of Idaho authorities.
Amazing Waterfalls of Fall River
The Fall River flows through a special area of Yellowstone National Park called the "Cascade Corner." This name was given in 1921 because there are so many waterfalls and cascades (small waterfalls) in this part of the park. It's a really beautiful and remote area.
Several major Yellowstone waterfalls are found along the Fall River:
- Cave Falls: This waterfall is about 20 feet (6.1 m) tall. 44°08′41″N 110°59′50″W / 44.14472°N 110.99722°W
- Terraced Falls: This impressive waterfall is about 130 feet (40 m) tall. 44°08′50″N 110°51′51″W / 44.14722°N 110.86417°W
Fishing Fun in Fall River
Even though the Fall River is in a remote part of Yellowstone Park, it's a popular spot for people who love to fish. The river is home to different types of trout. You can mostly find cutthroat trout here. There are also some rainbow trout and brook trout.
Because of the spring runoff (when snow melts and makes the river high), it's usually not good for fishing until mid-July. Getting to the river can be a bit tricky. Inside the park, you can reach the upper part of the river using the Grassy Lake Road. This road starts near the south entrance of the park. For the lower parts of the river, you can use the Cave Falls Road in Idaho. Once the Fall River leaves the park, you can get to it from various spots using county roads in Idaho.
