Waterfall Hikes Near Bozeman, MT

65,279 residents
Denver Time Zone
19 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Hyalite Canyon carries most of Bozeman's waterfall traffic. Palisade Falls drops eighty feet, and since the mile of trail leading up to it is paved, plenty of people knock it out after work. Grotto Falls sits higher in the same drainage, gentle going, 2.4 miles there and back. Twin Falls needs 3.6. Nineteen waterfalls land within the radius and most of them belong to Hyalite. Main trails allow dogs.

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

3 of 19 waterfalls near Bozeman are flowing strongly today

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

Updated 35 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 79°F

Aft 71°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 76°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 79°F Sunny
Mon 80°F Partly Sunny
Tue 74°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 75°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 79°F Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Bozeman

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Pioneer Falls Roaring · 482 cfs 95th percentile
  2. 2 Hoodoo Cascade Strong · 319 cfs 84th percentile
  3. 3 Ousel Falls Strong · 319 cfs 84th percentile
  4. 4 Cascade Falls Strong · 2480 cfs 82nd percentile
  5. 5 Passage Falls Moderate · 2400 cfs 60th percentile
  6. 6 Twin Falls Moderate · 84 cfs 51st 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

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

Twin Falls

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

Palisades Falls

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

Grotto Falls

23.8 miles away
Montana
Easy
2.4 miles 300 ft

All 19 Waterfalls Near Bozeman

Palisade Falls waterfall

Palisade Falls

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

Twin Falls

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

Palisades Falls

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

Grotto Falls

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

Arch Falls

3.5 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Silken Skein Falls

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

Champagne Falls

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

Horsetail Falls

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

Shower Falls

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

Apex Falls

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

S'il Vous Plait Falls

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

Alpine Falls

21.7 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hoodoo Cascade

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

Pioneer Falls

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

Cascade Falls

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

Ousel Falls

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

Cedar Falls

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

Passage Falls

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

Taylor Falls

28.9 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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