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Kootenai Falls. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Kootenai Falls

Swinging Bridge. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Swinging Bridge
Kootenai Falls
by Maggie Craig
October 31, 2024

A spectacular sight any time of year is Kootenai Falls, located between Libby and Troy on the Kootenai River. Kootenai Falls and the adjacent swinging bridge have become major tourist attractions in recent years, but Libby residents are fortunate to have these attractions in their own back yard.

Of note is that historically, the falls have been a sacred site for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho. Their territory encompassed portions of Idaho, Montana and Canada. Kootenai Falls and the area around Libby was, and still is, considered their spiritual center. And it's easy to see why when visiting this breathtaking stretch of river.

These photos were taken on a beautiful fall day, October 20, 2024.

Related Links:
LibbyMT.com/KootenaiFalls
Kootenai National Forest/Special Places



Visitor sticker board. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Visitor sticker board

Geologic information. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Geologic information

Introduction. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Introduction

Viewpoint is accessible. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Viewpoint is accessible

Bull trout info. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Bull trout info

Both are a must-see. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Both are a must-see

The Falls. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
The Falls

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Glacial ripples. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Glacial ripples

Toward the swinging bridge. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Toward the swinging bridge

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The Swinging Bridge. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
The Swinging Bridge

220 feet across. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
220 feet across

It does swing. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
It does swing

Downstream from the bridge. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Downstream from the bridge

Upstream from the bridge. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Upstream from the bridge

Over the railroad tracks. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Over the railroad tracks

64 steps back up. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
64 steps back up

Along Highway 2. Photo by LibbyMT.com.
Along Highway 2

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