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

39 of 52 waterfalls near Columbia Falls are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 71°F

Aft 64°F Partly Sunny
Sat 69°F Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Sun 70°F Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 62°F Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 64°F Chance Light Rain
Wed 71°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 73°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Columbia Falls

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Atlantic Falls Roaring · 864 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Apikuni Falls Roaring · 55 cfs 91st percentile
  3. 3 Ipasha Falls Roaring · 55 cfs 91st percentile
  4. 4 Virginia Falls Roaring · 55 cfs 91st percentile
  5. 5 Miche Wabun Falls Roaring · 55 cfs 91st percentile
  6. 6 Mokowanis Cascade Roaring · 55 cfs 91st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Columbia Falls (11 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Columbia Falls (10 waterfalls)

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

Beaver Medicine Falls waterfall

Beaver Medicine Falls

32.7 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Akaiyan Falls waterfall

Akaiyan Falls

33.8 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 52 Waterfalls Near Columbia Falls

Upper Bertha Falls waterfall

Upper Bertha Falls

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

Swiftcurrent Falls

12.9 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Bertha Falls waterfall

Lower Bertha Falls

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

Dawson Falls

14.9 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mud Creek Falls

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

Apikuni Falls

In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 700 ft

Cameron Falls

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

Two Medicine Falls

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

Dawn Mist Falls

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

Gros Ventre Falls

41.5 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Drywood Falls waterfall

Drywood Falls

75.7 km away
Alberta
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Miche Wabun Falls waterfall

Miche Wabun Falls

3.8 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

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 11 easy waterfall hikes near Columbia Falls, including Appistoki Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Columbia Falls?

There are 10 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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