Waterfall Hikes Near Whitefish, MT

8,098 residents
Denver Time Zone
44 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Whitefish? There are 44 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Whitefish. These trails range from easy to moderate 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

44 of 44 gauged

44 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 Moderate Atsina Falls Moderate Baring Falls Moderate Bird Woman Falls Moderate Deadwood Falls Moderate Feather Plume Falls Moderate Florence Falls Moderate Grinnell Falls Moderate Hidden Falls Moderate Hole-in-the Wall Falls Moderate Ipasha Falls Moderate Mokowanis Cascade Moderate Monument Falls Moderate Morning Eagle Falls Moderate Oberlin Falls Moderate Paiota Falls Moderate Piegan Falls Moderate Ptarmigan Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Raven Quiver Falls Moderate Redrock Falls Moderate Saint Mary Falls Moderate Salamander Falls Moderate Siksika Falls Moderate White Quiver Falls Moderate Virginia Falls Moderate Thunderbird Falls Moderate Swiftcurrent Falls Moderate Atlantic Falls Barely Flowing Rockwell Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Tenmile Falls Moderate Cameron Falls Low Lower Bertha Falls Low Upper Bertha Falls Low Lineham Falls Low Forum Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Sat 68°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 55°F Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 60°F Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 66°F Light Rain Likely
Wed 70°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 76°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Redrock Falls Moderate · 260 cfs 47th percentile
  2. 2 Raven Quiver Falls Moderate · 260 cfs 47th percentile
  3. 3 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 260 cfs 47th percentile
  4. 4 Ptarmigan Falls Moderate · 260 cfs 47th percentile
  5. 5 Piegan Falls Moderate · 260 cfs 47th percentile
  6. 6 Paiota Falls Moderate · 260 cfs 47th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Whitefish (8 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 Whitefish (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 44 Waterfalls Near Whitefish

Swiftcurrent Falls waterfall

Swiftcurrent Falls

3.4 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Bertha Falls waterfall

Lower Bertha Falls

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

Apikuni Falls

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

Cameron Falls

57.5 km away
In Waterton Lakes National Park
Alberta
Easy
0.6 km 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Whitefish

Are there free waterfalls near Whitefish?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Whitefish, including Akaiyan Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Whitefish?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Whitefish, including Baring Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Whitefish?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Whitefish?

There are 33 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 0.4 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, 24 waterfalls near Whitefish require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Whitefish?

Yes, 44 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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