Waterfall Hikes Near Augusta, MT

215 residents
Denver Time Zone
10 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Augusta? There are 10 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Augusta. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 47.4893°N, -112.3923°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Augusta

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

10 of 10 gauged

2 of 10 waterfalls near Augusta are flowing strongly today

Buffalo Falls Strong Castner Falls Low Cataract Falls Strong Double Falls Barely Flowing Lange Falls Barely Flowing Needle Falls Barely Flowing Mill Falls Barely Flowing Monture Falls Low North Fork Falls Low Paradise Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

Aft 75°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat 69°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 59°F Rain
Mon 62°F Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 73°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 76°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 81°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Augusta

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Cataract Falls Strong · 257 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 Buffalo Falls Strong · 163 cfs 86th percentile
  3. 3 Monture Falls Low · 628 cfs 16th percentile
  4. 4 North Fork Falls Low · 628 cfs 16th percentile
  5. 5 Castner Falls Barely Flowing · 179 cfs 8th percentile
  6. 6 Paradise Falls Barely Flowing · 4 cfs 4th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Augusta (1 waterfall)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

40.2 miles away
Montana
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Augusta (3 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

45.7 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 10 Waterfalls Near Augusta

Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

40.2 miles away
Montana
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Double Falls waterfall

Double Falls

49.4 miles away
Montana
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft

Lange Falls

40.5 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buffalo Falls waterfall

Buffalo Falls

7.6 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Mill Falls waterfall

Mill Falls

33.7 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

45.7 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

18.5 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Needle Falls waterfall

Needle Falls

32.5 miles away
Montana
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft

Monture Falls

43.7 miles away
Montana
Moderate
6.0 miles 800 ft
Castner Falls waterfall

Castner Falls

19.6 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Augusta

Are there free waterfalls near Augusta?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Augusta, including Cataract Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Augusta?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Augusta, including Cataract Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Augusta?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Augusta, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Augusta?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Augusta, including Cataract Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Augusta?

The shortest waterfall hike near Augusta is Buffalo Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Augusta?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Augusta have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Augusta?

The closest waterfall to Augusta is Cataract Falls, approximately 17.1 miles away.

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