Waterfall Hikes Near Gardiner, MT

744 residents
Denver Time Zone
57 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Gardiner? There are 57 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

57 of 57 gauged

57 waterfalls near Gardiner have live flow data today

Albright Falls Low Colonnade Falls Low Fairy Falls Low Fern Cascades Low Gwinna Falls Low Iris Falls Low Kepler Cascades Low Mystic Falls Low Quiver Cascade Low Ragged Falls Low Wahhi Falls Low Twister Falls Low Tendoy Falls Low Tempe Cascade Low Sluiceway Falls Low 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 Cascade Acres Barely Flowing Lewis Falls Barely Flowing Moose Falls Barely Flowing Union Falls Barely Flowing Terraced Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Cedar Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Falls Moderate Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River Moderate Virginia Cascade Moderate Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River Moderate Firehole Falls Low Gibbon Falls Low Hoodoo Cascade Barely Flowing Ousel Falls Barely Flowing Lost Creek Falls Barely Flowing Tower Fall Barely Flowing Pioneer Falls Barely Flowing Silver Cord Cascade Barely Flowing Taylor Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Patchy Smoke · 83°F

Tue 88°F Patchy Smoke
Wed 83°F Patchy Smoke Best
Thu 77°F Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 71°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 73°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 77°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 79°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Gardiner

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Virginia Cascade Moderate · 2 cfs 42nd percentile
  2. 2 Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River Moderate · 2 cfs 42nd percentile
  3. 3 Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River Moderate · 2 cfs 42nd percentile
  4. 4 Crystal Falls Moderate · 2 cfs 42nd percentile
  5. 5 Gibbon Falls Moderate · 87 cfs 36th percentile
  6. 6 Firehole Falls Moderate · 87 cfs 36th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Gardiner (15 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

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

Wraith Falls

30 miles away
Wyoming
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft

All 57 Waterfalls Near Gardiner

Quiver Cascade waterfall

Quiver Cascade

0.6 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Lewis Falls waterfall

Lewis Falls

39.3 miles away
Wyoming
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Tendoy Falls waterfall

Tendoy Falls

43.2 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gwinna Falls waterfall

Gwinna Falls

43 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sluiceway Falls waterfall

Sluiceway Falls

1.5 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Ragged Falls waterfall

Ragged Falls

42.9 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Wahhi Falls waterfall

Wahhi Falls

4.3 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Albright Falls waterfall

Albright Falls

31.5 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Impasse Falls

43.8 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pioneer Falls waterfall CC

Pioneer Falls

35.5 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Charlie Falls waterfall

Charlie Falls

44.3 miles away
Montana
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Moose Falls waterfall

Moose Falls

45.4 miles away
Wyoming
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Union Falls waterfall

Union Falls

39 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Iris Falls waterfall

Iris Falls

3.7 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Colonnade Falls waterfall

Colonnade Falls

3.7 miles away
Wyoming
Hard
16.0 miles 800 ft
Cascade Acres waterfall

Cascade Acres

2.9 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Terraced Falls waterfall

Terraced Falls

2.5 miles away
Wyoming
Moderate
5.5 miles 500 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 15 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 36 kid-friendly waterfalls near Gardiner, including Alpine Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Gardiner?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Gardiner, including Union 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.

Do any waterfalls near Gardiner require permits?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Gardiner require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Gardiner?

Yes, 57 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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