Canon 50D w/Tamron 18-270 Zoom @ f/14; 1/500; iso-400. Upper Mesa Falls is a waterfall on the Henrys Fork in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Upstream from
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Mesa Falls Scenic Byway

Scenic byway · Idaho

Photo: Brenton Cooper from North Ogden, USA · CC BY 2.0 · source

Mesa Falls Scenic Byway is a designated scenic route in Idaho.

Photo stops along the way

Upper Mesa FallsWaterfall
Upper Mesa Falls1.1 km away · Fremont County · 1,711 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Grandview Overlook1.2 km away · Fremont County · 1,804 m
Lower Mesa FallsWaterfall
Lower Mesa Falls1.9 km away · Fremont County · 1,682 m
Waterfall
Sheep Falls6.3 km away · Fremont County · 1,774 m
Huckleberry Ridge TuffRock Formation
Huckleberry Ridge Tuff16 km away · Fremont County
Waterfall
Sheep Falls21 km away · Fremont County · 1,801 m
Waterfall
Dunanda Falls24 km away · Teton County · 2,007 m
Hot Spring
Boundary Creek Hot Springs24 km away · Teton County
Waterfall
Silver Scarf Falls24 km away · Teton County · 2,021 m
Bechler FallsWaterfall
Bechler Falls25 km away · Teton County · 1,933 m
Bishop Mountain LookoutFire Lookout
Bishop Mountain Lookout25 km away · Fremont County
Waterfall
Cave Falls26 km away · Teton County · 1,915 m

Tips for scenic drive photography

  • Drive the route in both directions — the views change completely.
  • Plan stops for golden hour at the highest overlooks; use pull-outs, never stop on the roadway.
  • Check seasonal closures for high-elevation roads before you go.
  • A polarizer cuts windshield-like glare on wet roads and foliage.