Waterfall Hikes Near Essex, MT

72 residents
Denver Time Zone
47 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Essex? There are 47 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Essex. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 48.2823°N, -113.6095°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Essex

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

47 of 47 gauged

47 waterfalls near Essex 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 Moderate Atsina Falls Moderate Baring Falls Moderate Bird Woman Falls Moderate Dawn Mist Falls Moderate Deadwood Falls Moderate Feather Plume Falls Moderate Florence Falls Moderate Grinnell Falls Moderate Gros Ventre Falls Moderate Hidden Falls Moderate Ipasha Falls Moderate Miche Wabun Falls Moderate Mokowanis Cascade Moderate Monument Falls Moderate Morning Eagle Falls Moderate Oberlin Falls Moderate Paiota Falls Moderate Piegan Falls Moderate Ptarmigan Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Raven Quiver Falls Moderate Redrock Falls Moderate Saint Mary Falls Moderate Salamander Falls Moderate Siksika Falls Moderate White Quiver Falls Moderate Virginia Falls Moderate Swiftcurrent Falls Moderate Appistoki Falls Low Dawson Falls Low Rockwell Falls Low Running Eagle Falls Low Two Medicine Falls Low Twin Falls Low Atlantic Falls Low Barrier Falls Barely Flowing Big Salmon Falls Barely Flowing Dean Falls Barely Flowing Mud Creek Falls Barely Flowing Needle Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 34 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 80°F

Tue 80°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 82°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 87°F Sunny
Fri 90°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 82°F Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 75°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Mon 80°F Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Essex

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Baring Falls Moderate · 63 cfs 34th percentile
  2. 2 Hidden Falls Moderate · 63 cfs 34th percentile
  3. 3 Ipasha Falls Moderate · 63 cfs 34th percentile
  4. 4 Miche Wabun Falls Moderate · 63 cfs 34th percentile
  5. 5 Mokowanis Cascade Moderate · 63 cfs 34th percentile
  6. 6 Monument Falls Moderate · 63 cfs 34th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Essex (8 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.

Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
3.6 miles 300 ft
Saint Mary Falls waterfall

Saint Mary Falls

0.5 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
1.7 miles 150 ft
Baring Falls waterfall

Baring Falls

In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft

All 47 Waterfalls Near Essex

Rockwell Falls waterfall

Rockwell Falls

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

Twin Falls

In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
3.6 miles 300 ft
Virginia Falls waterfall

Virginia Falls

In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
3.6 miles 525 ft
Saint Mary Falls waterfall

Saint Mary Falls

0.5 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
1.7 miles 150 ft
Siksika Falls waterfall

Siksika Falls

49.4 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Baring Falls waterfall

Baring Falls

In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Deadwood Falls waterfall

Deadwood Falls

In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft
Appistoki Falls waterfall

Appistoki Falls

In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Atlantic Falls waterfall

Atlantic Falls

In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
6.0 miles 800 ft
Running Eagle Falls waterfall

Running Eagle Falls

46.4 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Florence Falls waterfall

Florence Falls

In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Beaver Chief Falls waterfall

Beaver Chief Falls

44.9 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Hard
20.0 miles 3 ft
Feather Woman Falls waterfall

Feather Woman Falls

45.2 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Hard
7.6 miles 1,600 ft
Beaver Medicine Falls waterfall

Beaver Medicine Falls

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

Akaiyan Falls

45.1 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Piegan Falls waterfall

Piegan Falls

45.7 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dawson Falls waterfall

Dawson Falls

14.9 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Monument Falls waterfall

Monument Falls

47.3 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
6.0 miles 800 ft
Oberlin Falls waterfall

Oberlin Falls

40.5 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Two Medicine Falls waterfall

Two Medicine Falls

Montana
Moderate
4.8 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Essex

Are there free waterfalls near Essex?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Essex, including Akaiyan Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Essex?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Essex, including Appistoki Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Essex?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Essex, including Akaiyan Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Essex?

There are 34 kid-friendly waterfalls near Essex, including Akaiyan Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Essex?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Essex?

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

Do any waterfalls near Essex require permits?

Yes, 26 waterfalls near Essex require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Essex?

Yes, 47 waterfalls near Essex have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Essex?

The closest waterfall to Essex is Rockwell Falls, approximately 17 miles away.

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