Waterfall Hikes Near Whitefish, MT

8,098 residents
Denver Time Zone
48 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Whitefish? There are 48 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Whitefish. 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 48.4328°N, -114.3590°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Whitefish

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

48 of 48 gauged

48 waterfalls near Whitefish 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 Hole-in-the Wall 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 Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Raven Quiver Falls Barely Flowing Redrock Falls Barely Flowing Salamander Falls Barely Flowing Siksika Falls Barely Flowing White Quiver Falls Barely Flowing Virginia Falls Barely Flowing Thunderbird Falls Barely Flowing Swiftcurrent Falls Barely Flowing Atlantic Falls Barely Flowing Saint Mary Falls Barely Flowing Tenmile Falls Moderate Cameron Falls Moderate Lower Bertha Falls Moderate Upper Bertha Falls Moderate Lineham Falls Moderate Forum Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 51°F

Fri 51°F Light Rain
Sat 51°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 51°F Partly Sunny
Mon 52°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 49°F Chance Rain And Snow
Wed 48°F Chance Rain And Snow
Thu 47°F Slight Chance Light Snow

Flowing best right now near Whitefish

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Tenmile Falls Moderate · 4530 cfs 73rd percentile
  2. 2 Rockwell Falls Moderate · 62 cfs 67th percentile
  3. 3 Running Eagle Falls Moderate · 62 cfs 67th percentile
  4. 4 Appistoki Falls Moderate · 62 cfs 67th percentile
  5. 5 Two Medicine Falls Moderate · 62 cfs 67th percentile
  6. 6 Twin Falls Moderate · 62 cfs 67th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Whitefish (15 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.

McDonald Falls waterfall

McDonald Falls

31.1 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
0.6 miles Unknown
Sacred Dancing Cascade waterfall

Sacred Dancing Cascade

31.7 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Akaiyan Falls waterfall

Akaiyan Falls

33.2 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

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

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

Martin Falls waterfall

Martin Falls

20.4 miles away
Montana
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

All 48 Waterfalls Near Whitefish

Ptarmigan Falls waterfall

Ptarmigan Falls

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

Upper Bertha Falls

75.9 km away
In Waterton Lakes National Park
Alberta
Moderate
7.2 km 259 m
Swiftcurrent Falls waterfall

Swiftcurrent Falls

47.7 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Lower Bertha Falls waterfall

Lower Bertha Falls

76.8 km away
In Waterton Lakes National Park
Alberta
Moderate
5.8 km 209 m
Apikuni Falls waterfall

Apikuni Falls

48.9 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 700 ft

Cameron Falls

78.8 km away
In Waterton Lakes National Park
Alberta
Easy
0.6 km 6 m
Dawson Falls waterfall

Dawson Falls

49.1 miles away
Montana
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Two Medicine Falls waterfall

Two Medicine Falls

49.7 miles away
Montana
Moderate
4.8 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Whitefish

Are there free waterfalls near Whitefish?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Whitefish, including Akaiyan Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Whitefish?

There are 15 easy waterfall hikes near Whitefish, including Akaiyan Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Whitefish?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Whitefish, including Akaiyan Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Whitefish?

There are 37 kid-friendly waterfalls near Whitefish, including Akaiyan Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Whitefish?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Whitefish?

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

Do any waterfalls near Whitefish require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Whitefish?

Yes, 48 waterfalls near Whitefish have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Whitefish?

The closest waterfall to Whitefish is Martin Falls, approximately 20.4 miles away.

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