Waterfall Hikes Near Monarch, MT

38 residents
Denver Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Monarch lies in the Little Belt Mountains with Memorial Falls a short drive up the canyon, 0.8 miles and 150 feet of gain, done before lunch. The rest of the list belongs to the Missouri at Great Falls. Rainbow Falls drops 47 feet there, and Crooked Falls takes a 3-mile walk along the river. Black Eagle Falls needs half a mile. Colter Falls appears as historical, drowned behind a dam more than a century ago. Seven falls on the page, nearly all easy.

Located at 47.1003°N, -110.8448°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Monarch

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 7 gauged

7 waterfalls near Monarch have live flow data today

Big Falls Low Colter Falls (historical) Low Crooked Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Black Eagle Falls Low Castner Falls Barely Flowing Memorial Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 36 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Patchy Smoke · 74°F

Tod 81°F Areas Of Smoke
Wed 74°F Patchy Smoke Best
Thu 67°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 64°F Rain Showers
Sat 71°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 76°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 78°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Monarch

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Big Falls Low · 3870 cfs 21st percentile
  2. 2 Colter Falls (historical) Low · 3870 cfs 21st percentile
  3. 3 Crooked Falls Low · 3870 cfs 21st percentile
  4. 4 Rainbow Falls Low · 3870 cfs 21st percentile
  5. 5 Black Eagle Falls Low · 3120 cfs 18th percentile
  6. 6 Castner Falls Barely Flowing · 69 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Monarch (3 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.

Memorial Falls waterfall

Memorial Falls

50 miles away
Montana
Easy
0.8 miles 150 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

10.8 miles away
Montana
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Monarch (5 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 7 Waterfalls Near Monarch

Memorial Falls waterfall

Memorial Falls

50 miles away
Montana
Easy
0.8 miles 150 ft
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
Castner Falls waterfall

Castner Falls

45.2 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 Monarch

Are there free waterfalls near Monarch?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Monarch, including Big Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Monarch?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Monarch, including Big Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Monarch?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Monarch, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Monarch?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near Monarch, including Big Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Monarch?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Monarch?

The tallest waterfall near Monarch is Rainbow Falls at 47 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Monarch?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Monarch has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Monarch?

The closest waterfall to Monarch is Memorial Falls, approximately 15.5 miles away.

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