Waterfall Hikes Near Olney, MT

132 residents
Denver Time Zone
40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Forty falls land within fifty miles of Olney, mostly because Glacier National Park slips inside the circle. McDonald Falls in the park is a 0.6-mile walk, and Sacred Dancing Cascade shows from the road. Feather Woman Falls demands 7.6 miles and 1,600 feet of climbing. Beaver Chief runs 20 miles round trip, real backcountry. Closer to home, Martin and Tenmile each take about two miles. That is a lot of water for a town of 132 people.

Located at 48.5489°N, -114.5721°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Olney

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

40 of 40 gauged

31 of 40 waterfalls near Olney are flowing strongly today

Akaiyan Falls Roaring Beaver Chief Falls Roaring Beaver Medicine Falls Roaring Feather Woman Falls Roaring McDonald Falls Roaring Sacred Dancing Cascade Roaring Atlantic Falls Barely Flowing Saint Mary Falls Barely Flowing Atsina Falls Strong Baring Falls Strong Bird Woman Falls Strong Deadwood Falls Strong Feather Plume Falls Strong Florence Falls Strong Grinnell Falls Strong Hidden Falls Strong Hole-in-the Wall Falls Strong Ipasha Falls Strong Mokowanis Cascade Strong Monument Falls Strong Morning Eagle Falls Strong Oberlin Falls Strong Paiota Falls Strong Piegan Falls Strong Ptarmigan Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Raven Quiver Falls Strong Redrock Falls Strong Salamander Falls Strong Siksika Falls Strong White Quiver Falls Strong Virginia Falls Strong Thunderbird Falls Strong Little North Fork Falls Barely Flowing Pinkham Falls Barely Flowing Sutton Creek Falls Barely Flowing Tenmile Falls Barely Flowing Lineham Falls Moderate Forum Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Partly Sunny · 53°F

Tod 47°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Vet 53°F Areas Of Fog
Thu 54°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Fri 53°F Partly Sunny Best
Sat 47°F Chance Light Rain
Sun 45°F Chance Light Rain
Mon 42°F Chance Rain And Snow

Flowing best right now near Olney

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 McDonald Falls Roaring · 502 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Feather Woman Falls Roaring · 502 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Sacred Dancing Cascade Roaring · 502 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Beaver Medicine Falls Roaring · 502 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Beaver Chief Falls Roaring · 502 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Akaiyan Falls Roaring · 502 cfs 99th percentile

Likely frozen right now near Olney

Updated about 7 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Raven Quiver Falls Partly frozen · 0 days below freezing · MT
  2. 2 Piegan Falls Partly frozen · 0 days below freezing · MT
  3. 3 Thunderbird Falls Partly frozen · 0 days below freezing · MT
  4. 4 Salamander Falls Partly frozen · 0 days below freezing · MT

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Olney (12 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

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

Sacred Dancing Cascade

35 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Olney (5 waterfalls)

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

Martin Falls waterfall

Martin Falls

5.7 miles away
Montana
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Tenmile Falls in Montana, about 186 feet of drop LiDAR

Tenmile Falls

28.8 miles away
Montana
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

All 40 Waterfalls Near Olney

Salamander Falls waterfall

Salamander Falls

45.5 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Hard
10.6 miles 1,600 ft
Piegan Falls waterfall

Piegan Falls

45.7 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
9.0 miles Unknown
Virginia Falls waterfall

Virginia Falls

46 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
3.6 miles 525 ft
Morning Eagle Falls waterfall

Morning Eagle Falls

46.1 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
7.6 miles Unknown
Raven Quiver Falls waterfall

Raven Quiver Falls

46.1 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Saint Mary Falls waterfall

Saint Mary Falls

46.3 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
1.7 miles 150 ft
Paiota Falls waterfall

Paiota Falls

46.4 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Atsina Falls waterfall

Atsina Falls

46.4 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
9.3 miles 1,200 ft
Grinnell Falls waterfall

Grinnell Falls

46.5 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
7.6 miles 500 ft
Feather Plume Falls waterfall

Feather Plume Falls

46.7 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Hard
6.0 miles 1,200 ft
Mokowanis Cascade waterfall

Mokowanis Cascade

46.9 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Hard
15.0 miles Unknown
Ipasha Falls waterfall

Ipasha Falls

47 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Hard
15.0 miles 2 ft
Baring Falls waterfall

Baring Falls

47.7 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

47.7 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
6.8 miles 60 ft
Lineham Falls waterfall

Lineham Falls

76.8 km away
In Waterton Lakes National Park
Alberta
Moderate
8.4 km 350 m
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

48.1 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Redrock Falls waterfall

Redrock Falls

48.4 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
3.6 miles 285 ft
White Quiver Falls waterfall

White Quiver Falls

48.5 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Atlantic Falls waterfall

Atlantic Falls

48.6 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
6.0 miles 800 ft
Ptarmigan Falls waterfall

Ptarmigan Falls

49.7 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
5.2 miles 700 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Olney

Are there free waterfalls near Olney?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Olney, including Akaiyan Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Olney?

There are 12 easy waterfall hikes near Olney, including Akaiyan Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Olney?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Olney, including Akaiyan Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Olney?

There are 28 kid-friendly waterfalls near Olney, including Akaiyan Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Olney?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Olney?

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

Do any waterfalls near Olney require permits?

Yes, 20 waterfalls near Olney require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Olney?

Yes, 40 waterfalls near Olney have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Olney?

The closest waterfall to Olney is Martin Falls, approximately 5.7 miles away.

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