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 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

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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 Saint Mary 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 Appistoki Falls Barely Flowing Dawson Falls Barely Flowing Rockwell Falls Barely Flowing Running Eagle Falls Barely Flowing Two Medicine Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Atlantic Falls Barely Flowing Tenmile Falls Barely Flowing Cameron Falls Barely Flowing Lower Bertha Falls Barely Flowing Upper Bertha Falls Barely Flowing Lineham Falls Barely Flowing Forum Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 78°F

Tue 84°F Areas Of Smoke

Wed 78°F Patchy Smoke

Thu 72°F Showers And Thunderstorms

Fri 75°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sat 78°F Mostly Sunny Best

Sun 80°F Mostly Sunny

Mon 79°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Whitefish (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 Whitefish (11 waterfalls)

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

Beaver Medicine Falls waterfall

Beaver Medicine Falls

27.9 miles away

In Glacier National Park

Montana

Moderate

3.0 miles 500 ft

Akaiyan Falls waterfall

Akaiyan Falls

4.3 miles away

In Glacier National Park

Montana

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

All 48 Waterfalls Near Whitefish

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

In Waterton Lakes National Park

Alberta

Moderate

7.2 km 259 m

Swiftcurrent Falls waterfall

Swiftcurrent Falls

2.6 miles away

In Glacier National Park

Montana

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Lower Bertha Falls waterfall

Lower Bertha Falls

1 km away

In Waterton Lakes National Park

Alberta

Moderate

5.8 km 209 m

Apikuni Falls waterfall

Apikuni Falls

In Glacier National Park

Montana

Moderate

2.0 miles 700 ft

Cameron Falls

2 km away

In Waterton Lakes National Park

Alberta

Easy

0.6 km 6 m

Dawson Falls waterfall

Dawson Falls

47.5 miles away

Montana

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Two Medicine Falls waterfall

Two Medicine Falls

13.4 miles away

Montana

Moderate

4.8 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Whitefish

Are there free waterfalls near Whitefish?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Whitefish, including Akaiyan Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Whitefish?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Whitefish?

There are 11 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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