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 of 47 waterfalls near Essex are flowing strongly today

Akaiyan Falls Roaring Beaver Chief Falls Roaring Beaver Medicine Falls Roaring Feather Woman Falls Roaring McDonald Falls Roaring Sacred Dancing Cascade Roaring Apikuni Falls Strong Atsina Falls Strong Baring Falls Strong Bird Woman Falls Strong Dawn Mist Falls Strong Deadwood Falls Strong Feather Plume Falls Strong Florence Falls Strong Grinnell Falls Strong Gros Ventre Falls Strong Hidden Falls Strong Ipasha Falls Strong Miche Wabun Falls Strong Mokowanis Cascade Strong Monument Falls Strong Morning Eagle Falls Strong Oberlin Falls Strong Paiota Falls Strong Piegan Falls Strong Ptarmigan Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Raven Quiver Falls Strong Redrock Falls Strong Saint Mary Falls Strong Salamander Falls Strong Siksika Falls Strong White Quiver Falls Strong Virginia Falls Strong Swiftcurrent Falls Strong Appistoki Falls Roaring Dawson Falls Roaring Rockwell Falls Roaring Running Eagle Falls Roaring Two Medicine Falls Roaring Twin Falls Roaring Atlantic Falls Roaring Barrier Falls Strong Big Salmon Falls Strong Dean Falls Roaring Mud Creek Falls Roaring Needle Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 73°F

Aft 69°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 73°F Sunny Best
Thu 75°F Sunny
Fri 76°F Mostly Sunny
Ind 80°F Sunny
Sun 83°F Sunny
Mon 87°F Sunny

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 Atlantic Falls Roaring · 3810 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Mud Creek Falls Roaring · 30200 cfs 97th percentile
  3. 3 McDonald Falls Roaring · 13700 cfs 95th percentile
  4. 4 Sacred Dancing Cascade Roaring · 13700 cfs 95th percentile
  5. 5 Feather Woman Falls Roaring · 13700 cfs 95th percentile
  6. 6 Beaver Medicine Falls Roaring · 13700 cfs 95th 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

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

Saint Mary Falls

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

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

Twin Falls

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

Virginia Falls

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

Saint Mary Falls

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

Siksika Falls

24.3 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

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

Appistoki Falls

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

Atlantic Falls

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

Running Eagle Falls

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

Florence Falls

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

Beaver Chief Falls

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

Feather Woman Falls

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

Beaver Medicine Falls

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

Akaiyan Falls

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

Piegan Falls

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

Dawson Falls

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

Monument Falls

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

Oberlin Falls

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

Two Medicine Falls

45 miles away
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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