Waterfall Hikes Near Philipsburg, MT

914 residents
Denver Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Philipsburg makes a good base because Skalkaho Falls pours out beside the Skalkaho Highway on the way over toward Hamilton, no hiking required. Pintler Falls, south in the range that shares its name, runs 4 miles with 500 feet of gain. Rock Creek Falls and Canyon Falls each take about two miles. Star Falls is the long day at 6.5. Dogs are welcome at most of these, and the candy store in town handles the ride home. Five falls on the page.

Located at 46.3324°N, -113.2960°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Philipsburg

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 5 gauged

4 waterfalls near Philipsburg have live flow data today

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 69°F

Aft 69°F Sunny Best
Fri 48°F Rain then Rain And Snow Likely
Sat 50°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Sun 54°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Mon 55°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 48°F Chance Light Snow
Wed 47°F Slight Chance Light Snow then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Philipsburg

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Rock Creek Falls Low · 174 cfs 23rd percentile
  2. 2 Skalkaho Falls Barely Flowing · 53 cfs 9th percentile
  3. 3 Pintler Falls Barely Flowing · 179 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Star Falls Barely Flowing · 179 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Philipsburg (1 waterfall)

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.

26.1 miles away
Montana
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Philipsburg (4 waterfalls)

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

17.9 miles away
Montana
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Aerial view around Pintler Falls in Montana Aerial
29.4 miles away
Montana
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
47.7 miles away
Montana
Hard
Unknown Unknown

All 5 Waterfalls Near Philipsburg

17.9 miles away
Montana
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
26.1 miles away
Montana
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Aerial view around Pintler Falls in Montana Aerial
29.4 miles away
Montana
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
33.3 miles away
Montana
Unknown
6.5 miles Unknown
47.7 miles away
Montana
Hard
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Philipsburg

Are there free waterfalls near Philipsburg?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Philipsburg, including Canyon Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Philipsburg?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Philipsburg, including Skalkaho Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Philipsburg?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Philipsburg, including Canyon Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Philipsburg?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Philipsburg, including Canyon Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Philipsburg?

The shortest waterfall hike near Philipsburg is Pintler Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Philipsburg?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Philipsburg have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Philipsburg?

The closest waterfall to Philipsburg is Rock Creek Falls, approximately 17.9 miles away.

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