Waterfall Hikes Near Bozeman, MT

65,279 residents
Denver Time Zone
19 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bozeman? There are 19 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Bozeman. 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 45.6833°N, -111.0558°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bozeman

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

19 of 19 gauged

19 waterfalls near Bozeman have live flow data today

Alpine Falls Barely Flowing Apex Falls Barely Flowing Arch Falls Barely Flowing Champagne Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Barely Flowing Horsetail Falls Barely Flowing Palisade Falls Barely Flowing Palisades Falls Barely Flowing S'il Vous Plait Falls Barely Flowing Shower Falls Barely Flowing Silken Skein Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Moderate Cedar Falls Moderate Hoodoo Cascade Barely Flowing Ousel Falls Barely Flowing Passage Falls Barely Flowing Pioneer Falls Barely Flowing Taylor Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 80°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 64°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 57°F Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 57°F Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 69°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 74°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 80°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Bozeman

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Cedar Falls Moderate · 1140 cfs 33rd percentile
  2. 2 Cascade Falls Moderate · 6530 cfs 30th percentile
  3. 3 Passage Falls Low · 6170 cfs 23rd percentile
  4. 4 Pioneer Falls Barely Flowing · 1010 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 Hoodoo Cascade Barely Flowing · 686 cfs 4th percentile
  6. 6 Ousel Falls Barely Flowing · 686 cfs 4th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bozeman (5 waterfalls)

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.

Palisade Falls waterfall

Palisade Falls

35.1 miles away
Montana
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

12.9 miles away
Montana
Easy
3.6 miles 300 ft
Palisades Falls waterfall

Palisades Falls

35.4 miles away
Montana
Easy
1.2 miles 250 ft
Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

12.1 miles away
Montana
Easy
2.4 miles 300 ft

All 19 Waterfalls Near Bozeman

Palisade Falls waterfall

Palisade Falls

35.1 miles away
Montana
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

12.9 miles away
Montana
Easy
3.6 miles 300 ft
Palisades Falls waterfall

Palisades Falls

35.4 miles away
Montana
Easy
1.2 miles 250 ft
Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

12.1 miles away
Montana
Easy
2.4 miles 300 ft
Arch Falls waterfall

Arch Falls

12.1 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Silken Skein Falls

11.4 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Champagne Falls waterfall CC

Champagne Falls

11 miles away
Montana
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

10.4 miles away
Montana
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Shower Falls waterfall

Shower Falls

10.6 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Apex Falls waterfall

Apex Falls

9.9 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
S'il Vous Plait Falls waterfall

S'il Vous Plait Falls

34.7 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Alpine Falls waterfall

Alpine Falls

9.6 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hoodoo Cascade

21.5 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Pioneer Falls waterfall CC

Pioneer Falls

28.3 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

12.5 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Ousel Falls waterfall

Ousel Falls

7.5 miles away
Montana
Easy
1.6 miles 250 ft
Cedar Falls waterfall

Cedar Falls

20.6 miles away
Montana
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Passage Falls waterfall

Passage Falls

17.1 miles away
Montana
Moderate
5.6 miles 800 ft
Taylor Falls waterfall

Taylor Falls

35.1 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bozeman

Are there free waterfalls near Bozeman?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Bozeman, including Alpine Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bozeman?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Bozeman, including Grotto Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bozeman?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bozeman, including Alpine Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bozeman?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bozeman, including Alpine Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bozeman?

The shortest waterfall hike near Bozeman is Alpine Falls at 1.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Bozeman?

The tallest waterfall near Bozeman is Palisades Falls at 80 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bozeman?

Yes, 19 waterfalls near Bozeman have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bozeman?

The closest waterfall to Bozeman is Palisade Falls, approximately 15.4 miles away.

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