Peewee Falls Overlook and Boundary Dam Overlook

Name: Peewee Falls Overlook and Boundary Dam Overlook
Rating: 5.0

Eastern Washington > Selkirk Range

48.9764, -117.3392 Map & Directions

Length: 0.2 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 50 feet
Highest Point: 2,532 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty: Easy

Hooknose Mountain and Peewee Falls from the overlook trail. Photo by Mary Hartman. Full-size image

Dogs allowed on leash
Fall foliage
Good for kids
Mountain views
Rivers
Waterfalls
Wildflowers/Meadows

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A short trail leads to a spectacular view across the Pend Oreille River Canyon, where Peewee Falls plunges 233 feet into the Boundary Lake Reservoir. A nearby viewpoint overlooks Boundary Dam. Continue reading

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Hiking Peewee Falls Overlook and Boundary Dam Overlook

Unlike most of our state’s rivers, the Pend Oreille flows almost straight north between Newport, Washington, and the Canadian border. Several hydroelectric dams cross the steep canyon in northeastern Washington, including Boundary Dam near the border. In 2023, the U.S. Forest Service and Seattle City Light opened two new overlook areas designed to meet Forest Service accessibility guidelines: Riverside Canyon and Peewee Falls. Construction of the overlooks fulfilled one of the requirements under Seattle City Light’s license to operate Boundary Dam. Seattle City Light funds also paid for an upgrade to the nearby Boundary Dam overlook.

The trail from the parking area descends through a few switchbacks, leading to a viewing platform with benches where you can relax and enjoy the view of Peewee Falls and Hooknose Mountain across the valley.

After you leave the Peewee Falls overlook, turn left on Eastside Access Road and visit Vista House, where you’ll get a clear view of Boundary Dam. A short trail descends from Vista House to an overlook platform.

A 9-mile hiking trail connecting the Peewee Falls and Riverside Canyon Overlooks, also funded by Seattle City Light, is nearly complete as of 2025.

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Wheelchair Accessibility

The parking area at Peewee Falls Overlook has space for 15 cars, and includes van-accessible parking, accessible toilets, and picnic tables. The wide trail to the overlook is compacted gravel and was designed to comply with Forest Service trail accessibility guidelines. Parts of the trail may be steep for some wheelchairs, so you might want to bring a helper. The spacious viewing platform is wheelchair accessible.

Hike Description Written by
Mary Hartman, WTA Correspondent

Peewee Falls Overlook and Boundary Dam Overlook

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Co-ordinates: 48.9764, -117.3392 Open in Google Maps