Waterfall Hikes Near Cooke City, MT

83 residents
Denver Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cooke City? There are 24 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cooke City. 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 45.0187°N, -109.9119°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cooke City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 24 gauged

23 waterfalls near Cooke City have live flow data today

Big Creek Falls Barely Flowing Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Sweetwater Creek Falls Barely Flowing Calamity Falls Barely Flowing Charlie Falls Barely Flowing Impasse Falls Barely Flowing Woodbine Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Falls Moderate Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River Moderate Virginia Cascade Moderate Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River Moderate Knowles Falls Barely Flowing Specimen Falls Barely Flowing Lost Creek Falls Barely Flowing Tower Fall Barely Flowing Osprey Falls Barely Flowing Rustic Falls Barely Flowing Wraith Falls Barely Flowing Undine Falls Barely Flowing Passage Falls Barely Flowing Sentinel Falls Barely Flowing Silver Cord Cascade Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Areas Of Smoke then Patchy Smoke · 72°F

Tue 76°F Areas Of Smoke
Wed 72°F Areas Of Smoke then Patchy Smoke Best
Thu 66°F Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 60°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 63°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 67°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 68°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Cooke City

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River Moderate · 2 cfs 42nd percentile
  2. 2 Crystal Falls Moderate · 2 cfs 42nd percentile
  3. 3 Virginia Cascade Moderate · 2 cfs 42nd percentile
  4. 4 Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River Moderate · 2 cfs 42nd percentile
  5. 5 Specimen Falls Barely Flowing · 130 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Sweetwater Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 356 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cooke City (6 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.

Woodbine Falls waterfall

Woodbine Falls

26.2 miles away
Montana
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cooke City (8 waterfalls)

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

Impasse Falls

43.8 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Beartooth Falls waterfall

Beartooth Falls

29.8 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Calamity Falls waterfall

Calamity Falls

15.4 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near Cooke City

Impasse Falls

43.8 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Charlie Falls waterfall

Charlie Falls

44.3 miles away
Montana
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Beartooth Falls waterfall

Beartooth Falls

29.8 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Woodbine Falls waterfall

Woodbine Falls

26.2 miles away
Montana
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft
Sentinel Falls waterfall

Sentinel Falls

43.5 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.5 miles 500 ft
Calamity Falls waterfall

Calamity Falls

15.4 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Specimen Falls waterfall

Specimen Falls

5.9 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tower Fall waterfall

Tower Fall

23.3 miles away
Wyoming
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
Lost Creek Falls waterfall

Lost Creek Falls

2.1 miles away
Wyoming
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft

Sweetwater Creek Falls

6.6 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Knowles Falls waterfall

Knowles Falls

25.2 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

24.7 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wraith Falls waterfall

Wraith Falls

30 miles away
Wyoming
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Undine Falls waterfall

Undine Falls

30.3 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Creek Falls waterfall

Big Creek Falls

45.6 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Passage Falls waterfall

Passage Falls

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

Osprey Falls

32.9 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft
Silver Cord Cascade waterfall

Silver Cord Cascade

34.2 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rustic Falls waterfall

Rustic Falls

34.5 miles away
Wyoming
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River waterfall

Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River

36.5 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
0.6 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cooke City

Are there free waterfalls near Cooke City?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Cooke City, including Beartooth Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cooke City?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Cooke City, including Lost Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cooke City?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cooke City, including Beartooth Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cooke City?

There are 18 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cooke City, including Beartooth Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cooke City?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cooke City is Beartooth Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cooke City?

The tallest waterfall near Cooke City is Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River at 308 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Cooke City require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Cooke City requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cooke City?

Yes, 24 waterfalls near Cooke City have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cooke City?

The closest waterfall to Cooke City is Impasse Falls, approximately 12 miles away.

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