Waterfall Hikes Near Riceville, MT

5 residents
Denver Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Riceville? There are 8 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Riceville. 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 47.2202°N, -110.9262°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Riceville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 8 gauged

8 waterfalls near Riceville have live flow data today

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

Updated about 1 hour 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 Likely
Sat 72°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 77°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 79°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Riceville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Buffalo Falls Moderate · 140 cfs 42nd percentile
  2. 2 Big Falls Low · 3870 cfs 21st percentile
  3. 3 Colter Falls (historical) Low · 3870 cfs 21st percentile
  4. 4 Crooked Falls Low · 3870 cfs 21st percentile
  5. 5 Rainbow Falls Low · 3870 cfs 21st percentile
  6. 6 Black Eagle Falls Low · 3120 cfs 18th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Riceville (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 Riceville (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 8 Waterfalls Near Riceville

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
Buffalo Falls waterfall

Buffalo Falls

46.9 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Riceville

Are there free waterfalls near Riceville?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Riceville?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Riceville?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Riceville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Riceville?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Riceville?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Riceville?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Riceville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Riceville?

The closest waterfall to Riceville is Memorial Falls, approximately 24.8 miles away.

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