Waterfall Hikes Near Columbia Falls, MT

5,435 residents
Denver Time Zone
52 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Columbia Falls sits at the west entrance to Glacier, which puts fifty-two falls inside the radius. McDonald Falls runs beside Going-to-the-Sun Road about six tenths of a mile from the pullout. Sacred Dancing Cascade is a hundred yards off the same road. Beaver Chief Falls sits twenty miles back in the interior and takes an overnight. Most of these run hardest in June while the snow comes off.

Located at 48.3708°N, -114.1902°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Columbia Falls

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

52 of 52 gauged

1 of 52 waterfalls near Columbia Falls is flowing strongly today

Akaiyan Falls Barely Flowing Beaver Chief Falls Barely Flowing Beaver Medicine Falls Barely Flowing Feather Woman Falls Barely Flowing McDonald Falls Barely Flowing Sacred Dancing Cascade Barely Flowing Apikuni Falls Barely Flowing Atsina Falls Barely Flowing Baring Falls Barely Flowing Bird Woman Falls Barely Flowing Dawn Mist Falls Barely Flowing Deadwood Falls Barely Flowing Feather Plume Falls Barely Flowing Florence Falls Barely Flowing Grinnell Falls Barely Flowing Gros Ventre Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Hole-in-the Wall Falls Barely Flowing Ipasha Falls Barely Flowing Miche Wabun Falls Barely Flowing Mokowanis Cascade Barely Flowing Monument Falls Barely Flowing Morning Eagle Falls Barely Flowing Oberlin Falls Barely Flowing Paiota Falls Barely Flowing Piegan Falls Barely Flowing Ptarmigan Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Raven Quiver Falls Barely Flowing Redrock Falls Barely Flowing Salamander Falls Barely Flowing Siksika Falls Barely Flowing White Quiver Falls Barely Flowing Virginia Falls Barely Flowing Thunderbird Falls Barely Flowing Swiftcurrent Falls Barely Flowing Appistoki Falls Moderate Dawson Falls Moderate Rockwell Falls Moderate Running Eagle Falls Moderate Two Medicine Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Atlantic Falls Barely Flowing Saint Mary Falls Barely Flowing Mud Creek Falls Strong Cameron Falls Moderate Lower Bertha Falls Moderate Upper Bertha Falls Moderate Lineham Falls Moderate Forum Falls Moderate Drywood Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Widespread Frost then Sunny · 62°F

Wed 55°F Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Thu 57°F Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Fri 62°F Widespread Frost then Sunny Best
Sat 65°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 57°F Sunny
Mon 57°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 53°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Columbia Falls

Updated about 4 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Mud Creek Falls Moderate · 7280 cfs 68th percentile
  2. 2 Appistoki Falls Moderate · 62 cfs 67th percentile
  3. 3 Twin Falls Moderate · 62 cfs 67th percentile
  4. 4 Two Medicine Falls Moderate · 62 cfs 67th percentile
  5. 5 Running Eagle Falls Moderate · 62 cfs 67th percentile
  6. 6 Dawson Falls Moderate · 62 cfs 67th percentile

Likely frozen right now near Columbia Falls

Updated about 1 hour ago

Ranked by sustained cold at each falls, from daily temperatures, LiDAR aspect, and stream flow. Bring microspikes.

  1. 1 Raven Quiver Falls Partly frozen · 3 days below freezing · MT
  2. 2 Thunderbird Falls Partly frozen · 3 days below freezing · MT
  3. 3 Piegan Falls Partly frozen · 3 days below freezing · MT
  4. 4 Salamander Falls Partly frozen · 3 days below freezing · MT
  5. 5 Feather Plume Falls Partly frozen · 3 days below freezing · MT

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Columbia Falls (18 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.

McDonald Falls waterfall

McDonald Falls

27 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
0.6 miles Unknown
Sacred Dancing Cascade waterfall

Sacred Dancing Cascade

27.6 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Akaiyan Falls waterfall

Akaiyan Falls

29 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

All 52 Waterfalls Near Columbia Falls

McDonald Falls waterfall

McDonald Falls

27 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
0.6 miles Unknown
Sacred Dancing Cascade waterfall

Sacred Dancing Cascade

27.6 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Beaver Medicine Falls waterfall

Beaver Medicine Falls

27.9 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Beaver Chief Falls waterfall

Beaver Chief Falls

28.9 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Hard
20.0 miles 3 ft
Akaiyan Falls waterfall

Akaiyan Falls

29 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Feather Woman Falls waterfall

Feather Woman Falls

29.2 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Hard
7.6 miles 1,600 ft
Martin Falls waterfall

Martin Falls

30.6 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Monument Falls waterfall

Monument Falls

31.3 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
6.0 miles 800 ft
Siksika Falls waterfall

Siksika Falls

33.4 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Hole-in-the Wall Falls waterfall

Hole-in-the Wall Falls

34 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
6.0 miles 800 ft
Thunderbird Falls waterfall

Thunderbird Falls

34.5 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Florence Falls waterfall

Florence Falls

34.7 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
10.0 miles Unknown
Bird Woman Falls waterfall

Bird Woman Falls

35.2 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Oberlin Falls waterfall

Oberlin Falls

35.8 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

Forum Falls

59.8 km away
British Columbia
Easy
5.6 km 138 m
Rockwell Falls waterfall

Rockwell Falls

37.3 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
6.6 miles 300 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

37.5 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
3.6 miles 300 ft
Deadwood Falls waterfall

Deadwood Falls

37.9 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft
Salamander Falls waterfall

Salamander Falls

38 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Piegan Falls waterfall

Piegan Falls

38.2 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
9.0 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Columbia Falls

Are there free waterfalls near Columbia Falls?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Columbia Falls, including Akaiyan Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Columbia Falls?

There are 18 easy waterfall hikes near Columbia Falls, including Akaiyan Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Columbia Falls?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Columbia Falls, including Akaiyan Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Columbia Falls?

There are 39 kid-friendly waterfalls near Columbia Falls, including Akaiyan Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Columbia Falls?

The shortest waterfall hike near Columbia Falls is Akaiyan Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Columbia Falls?

The tallest waterfall near Columbia Falls is Bird Woman Falls at 492 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Columbia Falls require permits?

Yes, 25 waterfalls near Columbia Falls require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Columbia Falls?

Yes, 52 waterfalls near Columbia Falls have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Columbia Falls?

The closest waterfall to Columbia Falls is McDonald Falls, approximately 27 miles away.

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