Waterfall Hikes Near Gardiner, MT

744 residents
Denver Time Zone
50 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Gardiner? There are 50 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Gardiner. 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 45.0570°N, -110.7421°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Gardiner

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

50 of 50 gauged

2 of 50 waterfalls near Gardiner are flowing strongly today

Albright Falls Barely Flowing Fairy Falls Barely Flowing Fern Cascades Barely Flowing Gwinna Falls Barely Flowing Kepler Cascades Barely Flowing Mystic Falls Barely Flowing Quiver Cascade Barely Flowing Ragged Falls Barely Flowing Wahhi Falls Barely Flowing Twister Falls Barely Flowing Tendoy Falls Barely Flowing Tempe Cascade Barely Flowing Sluiceway Falls Barely Flowing Alpine Falls Moderate Apex Falls Moderate Arch Falls Moderate Champagne Falls Moderate Grotto Falls Moderate Horsetail Falls Moderate Palisade Falls Moderate Palisades Falls Moderate S'il Vous Plait Falls Moderate Shower Falls Moderate Silken Skein Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Cascades of the Firehole Low Cedar Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River Barely Flowing Virginia Cascade Barely Flowing Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River Barely Flowing Firehole Falls Moderate Gibbon Falls Moderate Hoodoo Cascade Barely Flowing Ousel Falls Barely Flowing Impasse Falls Strong Knowles Falls Barely Flowing Specimen Falls Barely Flowing Lewis Falls Barely Flowing Lost Creek Falls Barely Flowing Tower Fall Barely Flowing Osprey Falls Moderate Rustic Falls Moderate Wraith Falls Moderate Undine Falls Moderate Passage Falls Barely Flowing Pioneer Falls Barely Flowing Silver Cord Cascade Roaring Taylor Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 69°F

Wed 74°F Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 70°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 77°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 63°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 55°F Rain And Snow Showers
Mon 61°F Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 69°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Gardiner

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Silver Cord Cascade Roaring · 3350 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 Impasse Falls Strong · 196 cfs 77th percentile
  3. 3 Firehole Falls Moderate · 90 cfs 67th percentile
  4. 4 Gibbon Falls Moderate · 90 cfs 67th percentile
  5. 5 Rustic Falls Moderate · 25 cfs 55th percentile
  6. 6 Wraith Falls Moderate · 25 cfs 55th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Gardiner (14 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.

Rustic Falls waterfall

Rustic Falls

22.4 miles away
Wyoming
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Wraith Falls waterfall

Wraith Falls

26.6 miles away
Wyoming
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

All 50 Waterfalls Near Gardiner

Rustic Falls waterfall

Rustic Falls

22.4 miles away
Wyoming
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Knowles Falls waterfall

Knowles Falls

24.2 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Osprey Falls waterfall

Osprey Falls

24.6 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
8.0 miles 800 ft
Undine Falls waterfall

Undine Falls

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

Wraith Falls

26.6 miles away
Wyoming
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Specimen Falls waterfall

Specimen Falls

32.9 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Passage Falls waterfall

Passage Falls

17.1 miles away
Montana
Moderate
5.6 miles 800 ft
Lost Creek Falls waterfall

Lost Creek Falls

23.9 miles away
Wyoming
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft
Virginia Cascade waterfall

Virginia Cascade

46 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gibbon Falls waterfall

Gibbon Falls

42.1 miles away
Wyoming
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Tower Fall waterfall

Tower Fall

23.3 miles away
Wyoming
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
Alpine Falls waterfall

Alpine Falls

9.6 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
S'il Vous Plait Falls waterfall

S'il Vous Plait Falls

34.7 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Apex Falls waterfall

Apex Falls

9.9 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shower Falls waterfall

Shower Falls

10.6 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Firehole Falls waterfall

Firehole Falls

31.2 miles away
Wyoming
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Horsetail Falls waterfall

Horsetail Falls

10.4 miles away
Montana
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft
Champagne Falls waterfall CC

Champagne Falls

11 miles away
Montana
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Cascades of the Firehole waterfall

Cascades of the Firehole

31.5 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Silken Skein Falls

11.4 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Gardiner

Are there free waterfalls near Gardiner?

There are 15 free waterfalls near Gardiner, including Alpine Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Gardiner?

There are 14 easy waterfall hikes near Gardiner, including Firehole Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Gardiner?

There are 13 dog-friendly waterfalls near Gardiner, including Alpine Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Gardiner?

There are 33 kid-friendly waterfalls near Gardiner, including Alpine Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Gardiner?

The shortest waterfall hike near Gardiner is Albright Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Gardiner?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Gardiner?

Yes, 50 waterfalls near Gardiner have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Gardiner?

The closest waterfall to Gardiner is Rustic Falls, approximately 6.7 miles away.

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Semi Centennial Geyser

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