Waterfall Hikes Near Swan Lake, MT

216 residents
Denver Time Zone
47 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Swan Lake? There are 47 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Swan Lake. 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 47.9361°N, -113.7997°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Swan Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

47 of 47 gauged

47 waterfalls near Swan Lake have live flow data 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 Apikuni Falls Barely Flowing Atsina Falls Barely Flowing Baring Falls Barely Flowing Bird Woman Falls Barely Flowing Deadwood Falls Barely Flowing Feather Plume Falls Barely Flowing Florence Falls Barely Flowing Grinnell Falls Barely Flowing Hidden Falls Barely Flowing Ipasha Falls Barely Flowing Mokowanis Cascade Barely Flowing Monument Falls Barely Flowing Morning Eagle Falls Barely Flowing Oberlin Falls Barely Flowing Paiota Falls Barely Flowing Piegan Falls Barely Flowing Ptarmigan Falls Barely Flowing Raven Quiver Falls Barely Flowing Redrock Falls Barely Flowing Saint Mary Falls Barely Flowing Salamander Falls Barely Flowing Siksika Falls Barely Flowing White Quiver Falls Barely Flowing Virginia Falls Barely Flowing Swiftcurrent Falls Barely Flowing Appistoki Falls Barely Flowing Dawson Falls Barely Flowing Rockwell Falls Barely Flowing Running Eagle Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Atlantic Falls Barely Flowing Barrier Falls Barely Flowing Big Salmon Falls Barely Flowing Elizabeth Falls Barely Flowing Mission Falls Barely Flowing Terrace Falls Barely Flowing Mill Falls Low Morrell Falls Barely Flowing Mud Creek Falls Low Needle Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 76°F

Tue 80°F Areas Of Smoke
Wed 78°F Areas Of Smoke
Thu 72°F Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 73°F Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 76°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 79°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 77°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Flowing best right now near Swan Lake

Updated 41 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Mud Creek Falls Low · 5730 cfs 15th percentile
  2. 2 Mill Falls Low · 128 cfs 14th percentile
  3. 3 Appistoki Falls Barely Flowing · 196 cfs 9th percentile
  4. 4 Twin Falls Barely Flowing · 196 cfs 9th percentile
  5. 5 Dawson Falls Barely Flowing · 196 cfs 9th percentile
  6. 6 Running Eagle Falls Barely Flowing · 196 cfs 9th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Swan Lake (9 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.

Mud Creek Falls

31.5 miles away
Montana
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Swan Lake (10 waterfalls)

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

Terrace Falls waterfall

Terrace Falls

34.6 miles away
Montana
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Beaver Medicine Falls waterfall

Beaver Medicine Falls

27.9 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft

All 47 Waterfalls Near Swan Lake

Mud Creek Falls

31.5 miles away
Montana
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Terrace Falls waterfall

Terrace Falls

34.6 miles away
Montana
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Dean Falls waterfall

Dean Falls

28.2 miles away
Montana
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Barrier Falls waterfall

Barrier Falls

45.5 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Beaver Medicine Falls waterfall

Beaver Medicine Falls

27.9 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft

Big Salmon Falls

47.4 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Beaver Chief Falls waterfall

Beaver Chief Falls

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

Akaiyan Falls

4.3 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Feather Woman Falls waterfall

Feather Woman Falls

4.2 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Hard
7.6 miles 1,600 ft

Elizabeth Falls

48.3 miles away
Montana
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Mission Falls waterfall

Mission Falls

48 miles away
Montana
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Monument Falls waterfall

Monument Falls

31.3 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
6.0 miles 800 ft
Sacred Dancing Cascade waterfall

Sacred Dancing Cascade

36.2 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
McDonald Falls waterfall

McDonald Falls

36.6 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Siksika Falls waterfall

Siksika Falls

33.4 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Florence Falls waterfall

Florence Falls

1.9 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bird Woman Falls waterfall

Bird Woman Falls

43.4 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Oberlin Falls waterfall

Oberlin Falls

In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Needle Falls waterfall

Needle Falls

44.8 miles away
Montana
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Rockwell Falls waterfall

Rockwell Falls

18.1 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
6.6 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Swan Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Swan Lake?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Swan Lake, including Akaiyan Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Swan Lake?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Swan Lake, including Appistoki Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Swan Lake?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Swan Lake, including Akaiyan Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Swan Lake?

There are 35 kid-friendly waterfalls near Swan Lake, including Akaiyan Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Swan Lake?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Swan Lake?

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

Do any waterfalls near Swan Lake require permits?

Yes, 26 waterfalls near Swan Lake require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Swan Lake?

Yes, 47 waterfalls near Swan Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Swan Lake?

The closest waterfall to Swan Lake is Mud Creek Falls, approximately 24.4 miles away.

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