Waterfall Hikes Near Ennis, MT

736 residents
Denver Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

From Ennis, waterfall trips mean crossing the Madison Range, since most of the drops drain the Big Sky side. Ousel Falls is the reliable one over there, 1.6 miles with 250 feet of gain, dogs allowed. Pioneer Falls follows Spanish Creek 6.5 miles into the Spanish Peaks. Cedar Falls climbs 500 feet in 3 miles. S'il Vous Plait and Apex barely require leaving the car at a tenth of a mile each. Seventeen falls sit within range of the valley.

Located at 45.3462°N, -111.7319°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ennis

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 17 gauged

17 waterfalls near Ennis have live flow data today

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

Updated 12 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 65°F

Fri 65°F Sunny
Sat 67°F Sunny
Sun 65°F Sunny Best
Mon 66°F Sunny
Tue 61°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Wed 57°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Thu 55°F Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Ennis

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Pioneer Falls Moderate · 370 cfs 31st percentile
  2. 2 Hoodoo Cascade Moderate · 246 cfs 31st percentile
  3. 3 Ousel Falls Moderate · 246 cfs 31st percentile
  4. 4 Twin Falls Barely Flowing · 26 cfs 3rd percentile
  5. 5 Silken Skein Falls Barely Flowing · 26 cfs 3rd percentile
  6. 6 Shower Falls Barely Flowing · 26 cfs 3rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Ennis (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.

Ousel Falls waterfall

Ousel Falls

21.7 miles away
Montana
Easy
1.6 miles 250 ft
Alpine Falls waterfall

Alpine Falls

35.2 miles away
Montana
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Ennis (11 waterfalls)

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

Cedar Falls waterfall

Cedar Falls

14.3 miles away
Montana
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Pioneer Falls waterfall CC

Pioneer Falls

17.2 miles away
Montana
Moderate
6.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Hoodoo Cascade in Montana, about 105 feet of drop LiDAR

Hoodoo Cascade

22.4 miles away
Montana
Moderate
6.0 miles 1,600 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Ennis

Cedar Falls waterfall

Cedar Falls

14.3 miles away
Montana
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Pioneer Falls waterfall CC

Pioneer Falls

17.2 miles away
Montana
Moderate
6.5 miles Unknown
Ousel Falls waterfall

Ousel Falls

21.7 miles away
Montana
Easy
1.6 miles 250 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Hoodoo Cascade in Montana, about 105 feet of drop LiDAR

Hoodoo Cascade

22.4 miles away
Montana
Moderate
6.0 miles 1,600 ft
Taylor Falls waterfall

Taylor Falls

28.9 miles away
Montana
Unknown
1.7 miles Unknown
Alpine Falls waterfall

Alpine Falls

35.2 miles away
Montana
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
S'il Vous Plait Falls waterfall

S'il Vous Plait Falls

35.3 miles away
Montana
Unknown
0.1 miles Unknown
Apex Falls waterfall

Apex Falls

35.3 miles away
Montana
Unknown
0.1 miles Unknown
Shower Falls waterfall

Shower Falls

35.4 miles away
Montana
Moderate
7.5 miles Unknown
Champagne Falls waterfall CC

Champagne Falls

35.7 miles away
Montana
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

36.1 miles away
Montana
Hard
Unknown Unknown
Arch Falls waterfall

Arch Falls

36.6 miles away
Montana
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Silken Skein Falls in Montana, about 286 feet of drop LiDAR

Silken Skein Falls

36.6 miles away
Montana
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Grotto Falls waterfall

Grotto Falls

36.9 miles away
Montana
Easy
2.4 miles 300 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

39.1 miles away
Montana
Moderate
Unknown Unknown
Palisade Falls waterfall

Palisade Falls

39.8 miles away
Montana
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Palisades Falls waterfall

Palisades Falls

40.1 miles away
Montana
Easy
1.2 miles 250 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ennis

Are there free waterfalls near Ennis?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Ennis, including Alpine Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Ennis?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Ennis, including Alpine Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ennis?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Ennis, including Alpine Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Ennis?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near Ennis, including Alpine Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ennis?

The shortest waterfall hike near Ennis is Alpine Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Ennis?

The tallest waterfall near Ennis is Palisades Falls at 80 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Ennis?

Yes, 17 waterfalls near Ennis have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Ennis?

The closest waterfall to Ennis is Cedar Falls, approximately 14.3 miles away.

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