Waterfall Hikes Near Yaak, MT

330 residents
Denver Time Zone
20 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Yaak keeps a waterfall on its own river a short drive south, visible right off the highway, dogs and all. The big drops are close. Lower Falls plunges 308 feet and asks only 0.7 miles of walking, though the trail climbs 500 feet doing it. Upper Falls runs 109 feet after a half mile. Kootenai Falls on the big river toward Troy is the famous one, 1.6 miles with a swinging bridge thrown in. Twenty falls come inside the circle, dense country for falling water.

Located at 48.8647°N, -115.6777°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Yaak

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

19 of 20 gauged

19 waterfalls near Yaak have live flow data today

Caribou Falls Barely Flowing Smith Falls Barely Flowing Char Falls Barely Flowing Copper Falls Barely Flowing Kootenai Falls Barely Flowing Yaak Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Little North Fork Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Pinkham Falls Barely Flowing Turner Falls Barely Flowing Sutton Creek Falls Barely Flowing Tenmile Falls Barely Flowing Marysville Falls Low Cliff Lake Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 78°F

Tue 81°F Smoke
Wed 75°F Patchy Fog then Patchy Smoke
Thu 68°F Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 75°F Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 78°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 81°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 79°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Yaak

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Snow Creek Falls Moderate · 9800 cfs 54th percentile
  2. 2 Moyie Falls Moderate · 9800 cfs 54th percentile
  3. 3 Marysville Falls Low · 19 cfs 21st percentile
  4. 4 Cliff Lake Falls Low · 562 cfs 18th percentile
  5. 5 Char Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 8th percentile
  6. 6 Tenmile Falls Barely Flowing · 9040 cfs 4th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Yaak (6 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 Yaak (12 waterfalls)

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

Turner Falls waterfall

Turner Falls

24.6 miles away
Montana
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Little North Fork Falls waterfall

Little North Fork Falls

25.8 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Yaak Falls waterfall

Yaak Falls

26.7 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 20 Waterfalls Near Yaak

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

3.6 miles away
Montana
Moderate
0.7 miles 500 ft
Turner Falls waterfall

Turner Falls

24.6 miles away
Montana
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

33.4 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little North Fork Falls waterfall

Little North Fork Falls

25.8 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Yaak Falls waterfall

Yaak Falls

26.7 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sutton Creek Falls

10.3 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Pinkham Falls waterfall

Pinkham Falls

3 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kootenai Falls waterfall

Kootenai Falls

45.7 miles away
Montana
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Copper Falls waterfall

Copper Falls

24.9 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Moyie Falls waterfall

Moyie Falls

14.1 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Tenmile Falls

47.2 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Moyie Falls

63.6 km away
British Columbia
Easy
2.3 km 107 m
Snow Creek Falls waterfall

Snow Creek Falls

25.4 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Smith Falls waterfall

Smith Falls

33.4 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Char Falls waterfall

Char Falls

Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Perry Creek Falls

18.9 km away
British Columbia
Easy
2.4 km 132 m
Grouse Creek Falls waterfall

Grouse Creek Falls

46.5 miles away
Idaho
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Caribou Falls waterfall

Caribou Falls

35.9 miles away
Idaho
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Cliff Lake Falls waterfall

Cliff Lake Falls

64.3 km away
British Columbia
Hard
5.0 km 483 m
Marysville Falls waterfall

Marysville Falls

79.8 km away
British Columbia
Easy
0.8 km 23 m

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Yaak

Are there free waterfalls near Yaak?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Yaak, including Caribou Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Yaak?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Yaak, including Caribou Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Yaak?

There are 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near Yaak, including Caribou Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Yaak?

There are 14 kid-friendly waterfalls near Yaak, including Caribou Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Yaak?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Yaak, including Grouse Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Yaak?

The shortest waterfall hike near Yaak is Caribou Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Yaak?

The tallest waterfall near Yaak is Lower Falls at 308 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Yaak?

Yes, 20 waterfalls near Yaak have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Yaak?

The closest waterfall to Yaak is Lower Falls, approximately 3.6 miles away.

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