Waterfall Hikes Near West Yellowstone, MT

1,147 residents
Denver Time Zone
63 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near West Yellowstone? There are 63 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of West Yellowstone. 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 44.6627°N, -111.1057°W

Map of Waterfalls Near West Yellowstone

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

63 of 63 gauged

63 waterfalls near West Yellowstone have live flow data today

Albright Falls Low Colonnade Falls Low Dunanda Falls Low Fairy Falls Low Fern Cascades Low Gwinna Falls Low Iris Falls Low Kepler Cascades Low Mystic Falls Low Ouzel Falls Low Quiver Cascade Low Ragged Falls Low Silver Scarf Falls Low Wahhi Falls Low Twister Falls Low Tendoy Falls Low Tempe Cascade Low Sluiceway Falls Low Alpine Falls Barely Flowing Apex Falls Barely Flowing Arch Falls Barely Flowing Champagne Falls Barely Flowing Grotto Falls Barely Flowing Horsetail Falls Barely Flowing Palisade Falls Barely Flowing Palisades Falls Barely Flowing S'il Vous Plait Falls Barely Flowing Shower Falls Barely Flowing Silken Skein Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Bechler Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Acres Barely Flowing Cave Falls Barely Flowing Lewis Falls Barely Flowing Moose Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Union Falls Barely Flowing Terraced Falls Barely Flowing Cedar Falls Barely Flowing Crystal Falls Moderate Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River Moderate Virginia Cascade Moderate Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River Moderate Firehole Falls Low Gibbon Falls Low Hoodoo Cascade Barely Flowing Ousel Falls Barely Flowing Lost Creek Falls Barely Flowing Tower Fall Barely Flowing Lower Mesa Falls Moderate Pioneer Falls Barely Flowing Sheep Falls Barely Flowing Upper Mesa Falls Barely Flowing Sheep Falls Barely Flowing Silver Cord Cascade Barely Flowing Taylor Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Tue 85°F Areas Of Smoke
Wed 81°F Areas Of Smoke
Thu 73°F Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 68°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 71°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 76°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near West Yellowstone

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Lower Mesa Falls Moderate · 223 cfs 58th percentile
  2. 2 Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River Moderate · 2 cfs 42nd percentile
  3. 3 Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River Moderate · 2 cfs 42nd percentile
  4. 4 Virginia Cascade Moderate · 2 cfs 42nd percentile
  5. 5 Crystal Falls Moderate · 2 cfs 42nd percentile
  6. 6 Gibbon Falls Moderate · 87 cfs 36th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near West Yellowstone (18 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.

Firehole Falls waterfall

Firehole Falls

26 miles away
Wyoming
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Gibbon Falls waterfall

Gibbon Falls

24.3 miles away
Wyoming
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

All 63 Waterfalls Near West Yellowstone

Palisade Falls waterfall

Palisade Falls

25.7 miles away
Montana
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Palisades Falls waterfall

Palisades Falls

25.4 miles away
Montana
Easy
1.2 miles 250 ft
Pioneer Falls waterfall CC

Pioneer Falls

35.5 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near West Yellowstone

Are there free waterfalls near West Yellowstone?

There are 15 free waterfalls near West Yellowstone, including Alpine Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near West Yellowstone?

There are 18 easy waterfall hikes near West Yellowstone, including Firehole Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in West Yellowstone?

There are 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near West Yellowstone, including Alpine Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near West Yellowstone?

There are 41 kid-friendly waterfalls near West Yellowstone, including Alpine Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near West Yellowstone?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near West Yellowstone, including Dunanda Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near West Yellowstone?

The shortest waterfall hike near West Yellowstone is Albright Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near West Yellowstone?

The tallest waterfall near West Yellowstone is Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River at 308 feet.

Do any waterfalls near West Yellowstone require permits?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near West Yellowstone require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around West Yellowstone?

Yes, 63 waterfalls near West Yellowstone have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to West Yellowstone?

The closest waterfall to West Yellowstone is Firehole Falls, approximately 11.8 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near West Yellowstone, Montana

Secret Valley Hot Springs

13.9 mi 95°F

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Iron Spring

Iron Spring

14.3 mi 86°F

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Flat Cone Spring, Steep Cone

14.7 mi 205°F

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Queens Laundry

14.8 mi 192°F

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Monument Geyser Basin

Monument Geyser Basin

16.0 mi 197°F

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Beryl Spring

Beryl Spring

16.0 mi 198°F

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