Waterfall Hikes Near Fort Benton, MT

1,544 residents
Denver Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Fort Benton? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Fort Benton. 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 47.8291°N, -110.6557°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Fort Benton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

5 of 5 waterfalls near Fort Benton are flowing strongly today

Big Falls Roaring Colter Falls (historical) Roaring Crooked Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Black Eagle Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Wed 79°F Patchy Smoke then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 82°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 86°F Sunny
Sun 89°F Sunny
Mon 89°F Sunny
Tue 91°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Fort Benton

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Black Eagle Falls Roaring · 6010 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Big Falls Roaring · 7060 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Colter Falls (historical) Roaring · 7060 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Crooked Falls Roaring · 7060 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Rainbow Falls Roaring · 7060 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Fort Benton (2 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.

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

10.8 miles away
Montana
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Black Eagle Falls waterfall

Black Eagle Falls

2.5 miles away
Montana
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Fort Benton (4 waterfalls)

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

Crooked Falls waterfall

Crooked Falls

6 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

5.5 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Fort Benton

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

10.8 miles away
Montana
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Crooked Falls waterfall

Crooked Falls

6 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

5.5 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Colter Falls (historical) waterfall

Colter Falls (historical)

5.3 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Black Eagle Falls waterfall

Black Eagle Falls

2.5 miles away
Montana
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Fort Benton

Are there free waterfalls near Fort Benton?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Fort Benton, including Big Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Fort Benton?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Fort Benton, including Big Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Fort Benton?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Fort Benton, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Fort Benton?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Fort Benton, including Big Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Fort Benton?

The shortest waterfall hike near Fort Benton is Big Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Fort Benton?

The tallest waterfall near Fort Benton is Rainbow Falls at 47 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Fort Benton?

The closest waterfall to Fort Benton is Big Falls, approximately 32.4 miles away.

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