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

52 waterfalls near Columbia Falls have live flow data 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 Atlantic Falls Barely Flowing Saint Mary Falls Barely Flowing Mud Creek Falls Barely Flowing Cameron Falls Moderate Lower Bertha Falls Moderate Upper Bertha Falls Moderate Lineham Falls Moderate Forum Falls Moderate Drywood Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 51°F

Fri 50°F Rain
Sat 50°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 51°F Partly Sunny
Mon 51°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 49°F Chance Light Snow
Wed 47°F Chance Rain And Snow
Thu 47°F Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Columbia Falls

Updated 9 days ago

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

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

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Columbia Falls (16 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

Upper Bertha Falls waterfall

Upper Bertha Falls

69.2 km away
In Waterton Lakes National Park
Alberta
Moderate
7.2 km 259 m
Swiftcurrent Falls waterfall

Swiftcurrent Falls

43.6 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Lower Bertha Falls waterfall

Lower Bertha Falls

70.2 km away
In Waterton Lakes National Park
Alberta
Moderate
5.8 km 209 m
Dawson Falls waterfall

Dawson Falls

44.1 miles away
Montana
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Mud Creek Falls in Montana, about 348 feet of drop LiDAR

Mud Creek Falls

44.7 miles away
Montana
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Apikuni Falls waterfall

Apikuni Falls

44.8 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 700 ft

Cameron Falls

72.2 km away
In Waterton Lakes National Park
Alberta
Easy
0.6 km 6 m
Two Medicine Falls waterfall

Two Medicine Falls

45.6 miles away
Montana
Moderate
4.8 miles 300 ft
Dawn Mist Falls waterfall

Dawn Mist Falls

46 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
6.0 miles 500 ft
Gros Ventre Falls waterfall

Gros Ventre Falls

46.3 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Drywood Falls waterfall

Drywood Falls

76.1 km away
Alberta
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Miche Wabun Falls waterfall

Miche Wabun Falls

47.5 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Hard
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Columbia Falls

Are there free waterfalls near Columbia Falls?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Columbia Falls, including Akaiyan Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Columbia Falls?

There are 16 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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