Waterfall Hikes Near Kalispell, MT

25,473 residents
Denver Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Kalispell sits about forty minutes from the Glacier boundary, so the park falls take more driving than they do from Columbia Falls. Martin Falls is closer in at two miles round trip. McDonald Falls is the easy stop once you are on Going-to-the-Sun Road. Sixteen falls sit inside the radius. Snowmelt drives them, so June and early July are the strong weeks.

Located at 48.2153°N, -114.3274°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Kalispell

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

1 of 16 waterfalls near Kalispell is flowing strongly 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 Bird Woman Falls Barely Flowing Florence Falls Barely Flowing Hole-in-the Wall Falls Barely Flowing Monument Falls Barely Flowing Oberlin Falls Barely Flowing Siksika Falls Barely Flowing Thunderbird Falls Barely Flowing Mud Creek Falls Strong Terrace Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 34 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny · 63°F

Wed 56°F Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Thu 57°F Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Fri 63°F Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 66°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 58°F Sunny
Mon 56°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 53°F Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Kalispell

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Mud Creek Falls Strong · 7300 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 Bird Woman Falls Barely Flowing · 33 cfs 5th percentile
  3. 3 Florence Falls Barely Flowing · 33 cfs 5th percentile
  4. 4 Hole-in-the Wall Falls Barely Flowing · 33 cfs 5th percentile
  5. 5 Monument Falls Barely Flowing · 33 cfs 5th percentile
  6. 6 Oberlin Falls Barely Flowing · 33 cfs 5th percentile

Likely frozen right now near Kalispell

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by sustained cold at each falls, from daily temperatures, LiDAR aspect, and stream flow. Bring microspikes.

  1. 1 Thunderbird Falls Partly frozen · 3 days below freezing · MT

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Kalispell (7 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.

McDonald Falls waterfall

McDonald Falls

40.4 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
0.6 miles Unknown
Sacred Dancing Cascade waterfall

Sacred Dancing Cascade

41 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Akaiyan Falls waterfall

Akaiyan Falls

42.4 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

All 16 Waterfalls Near Kalispell

Martin Falls waterfall

Martin Falls

32.4 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
McDonald Falls waterfall

McDonald Falls

40.4 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
0.6 miles Unknown
Sacred Dancing Cascade waterfall

Sacred Dancing Cascade

41 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Beaver Medicine Falls waterfall

Beaver Medicine Falls

41.3 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Beaver Chief Falls waterfall

Beaver Chief Falls

42.3 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Hard
20.0 miles 3 ft
Akaiyan Falls waterfall

Akaiyan Falls

42.4 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Feather Woman Falls waterfall

Feather Woman Falls

42.6 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Hard
7.6 miles 1,600 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Mud Creek Falls in Montana, about 348 feet of drop LiDAR

Mud Creek Falls

42.9 miles away
Montana
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Monument Falls waterfall

Monument Falls

44.7 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
6.0 miles 800 ft
Siksika Falls waterfall

Siksika Falls

46.8 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Hole-in-the Wall Falls waterfall

Hole-in-the Wall Falls

47.4 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
6.0 miles 800 ft
Thunderbird Falls waterfall

Thunderbird Falls

47.9 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Florence Falls waterfall

Florence Falls

48.1 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
10.0 miles Unknown
Bird Woman Falls waterfall

Bird Woman Falls

48.6 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Oberlin Falls waterfall

Oberlin Falls

49.2 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Terrace Falls waterfall

Terrace Falls

50 miles away
Montana
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Kalispell

Are there free waterfalls near Kalispell?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Kalispell, including Akaiyan Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Kalispell?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Kalispell, including Akaiyan Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Kalispell?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Kalispell, including Akaiyan Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Kalispell?

There are 13 kid-friendly waterfalls near Kalispell, including Akaiyan Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Kalispell?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Kalispell?

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

Do any waterfalls near Kalispell require permits?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Kalispell require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Kalispell?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Kalispell have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Kalispell?

The closest waterfall to Kalispell is Martin Falls, approximately 32.4 miles away.

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