Waterfall Hikes Near West Glacier, MT

174 residents
Denver Time Zone
51 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near West Glacier? There are 51 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of West Glacier. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 48.4916°N, -113.9961°W

Map of Waterfalls Near West Glacier

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

51 of 51 gauged

50 of 51 waterfalls near West Glacier 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 Apikuni Falls Strong Atsina Falls Strong Baring Falls Strong Bird Woman Falls Strong Dawn Mist Falls Strong Deadwood Falls Strong Feather Plume Falls Strong Florence Falls Strong Grinnell Falls Strong Gros Ventre Falls Strong Hidden Falls Strong Hole-in-the Wall Falls Strong Ipasha Falls Strong Miche Wabun 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 Saint Mary Falls Strong Salamander Falls Strong Siksika Falls Strong White Quiver Falls Strong Virginia Falls Strong Thunderbird Falls Strong Swiftcurrent Falls Strong Appistoki Falls Roaring Dawson Falls Roaring Rockwell Falls Roaring Running Eagle Falls Roaring Two Medicine Falls Roaring Twin Falls Roaring Atlantic Falls Roaring Cameron Falls Roaring Lower Bertha Falls Roaring Upper Bertha Falls Roaring Lineham Falls Roaring Forum Falls Roaring Drywood Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 77°F

Aft 69°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 75°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Thu 77°F Sunny Best
Fri 78°F Mostly Sunny
Ind 82°F Sunny
Sun 85°F Sunny
Mon 89°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near West Glacier

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Forum Falls Roaring · 5050 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Lineham Falls Roaring · 5050 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Drywood Falls Roaring · 130 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Atlantic Falls Roaring · 3930 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Upper Bertha Falls Roaring · 5050 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Lower Bertha Falls Roaring · 5050 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near West Glacier (10 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around West Glacier (10 waterfalls)

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

Beaver Medicine Falls waterfall

Beaver Medicine Falls

18.9 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Akaiyan Falls waterfall

Akaiyan Falls

19.9 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 51 Waterfalls Near West Glacier

Atsina Falls waterfall

Atsina Falls

43.4 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
9.3 miles 1,200 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

28.4 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
3.6 miles 300 ft
Grinnell Falls waterfall

Grinnell Falls

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

Feather Plume Falls

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

Mokowanis Cascade

0.6 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ipasha Falls waterfall

Ipasha Falls

3 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Hard
15.0 miles 2 ft
Hole-in-the Wall Falls waterfall

Hole-in-the Wall Falls

27 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
6.0 miles 800 ft
Baring Falls waterfall

Baring Falls

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

Hidden Falls

1 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

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

Redrock Falls

2.5 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
3.6 miles 285 ft
Rockwell Falls waterfall

Rockwell Falls

28.2 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
6.6 miles 300 ft
White Quiver Falls waterfall

White Quiver Falls

2.2 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Atlantic Falls waterfall

Atlantic Falls

14.2 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
6.0 miles 800 ft
Running Eagle Falls waterfall

Running Eagle Falls

13.7 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Appistoki Falls waterfall

Appistoki Falls

14.5 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Ptarmigan Falls waterfall

Ptarmigan Falls

1.3 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
5.2 miles 700 ft
Upper Bertha Falls waterfall

Upper Bertha Falls

54.6 km away
In Waterton Lakes National Park
Alberta
Moderate
7.2 km 259 m

Forum Falls

76.6 km away
British Columbia
Easy
5.6 km 138 m
Swiftcurrent Falls waterfall

Swiftcurrent Falls

3.4 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near West Glacier

Are there free waterfalls near West Glacier?

There are 14 free waterfalls near West Glacier, including Akaiyan Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near West Glacier?

There are 10 easy waterfall hikes near West Glacier, including Appistoki Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in West Glacier?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near West Glacier, including Akaiyan Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near West Glacier?

There are 38 kid-friendly waterfalls near West Glacier, including Akaiyan Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near West Glacier?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near West Glacier?

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

Do any waterfalls near West Glacier require permits?

Yes, 25 waterfalls near West Glacier require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around West Glacier?

Yes, 51 waterfalls near West Glacier have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to West Glacier?

The closest waterfall to West Glacier is McDonald Falls, approximately 12.9 miles away.

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