Waterfall Hikes Near Augusta, MT

215 residents
Denver Time Zone
12 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Augusta faces the Rocky Mountain Front, where the plains end against a wall of limestone, and the falls pour out of that wall. Cataract Falls is an easy 1.5 miles with 200 feet of gain, dogs allowed. Mill Falls is a flat mile, Lange Falls just past one. Double Falls earns its name across 3 miles and 500 feet. Needle Falls is the workout, 800 feet of climbing in 4 miles. Twelve falls total within fifty miles of town.

Located at 47.4893°N, -112.3923°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Augusta

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

12 of 12 gauged

1 of 12 waterfalls near Augusta is flowing strongly today

Big Salmon Falls Moderate Black Eagle Falls Barely Flowing Buffalo Falls Strong Castner Falls Barely Flowing Cataract Falls Low Double Falls Barely Flowing Lange Falls Moderate Needle Falls Moderate Mill Falls Low Monture Falls Barely Flowing North Fork Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 71°F

Tod 72°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 68°F Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Sun 66°F Chance Rain Showers
Lab 64°F Rain Showers
Tue 66°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 71°F Sunny Best
Thu 75°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Augusta

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Buffalo Falls Strong · 266 cfs 86th percentile
  2. 2 Mill Falls Moderate · 88 cfs 42nd percentile
  3. 3 Big Salmon Falls Moderate · 56 cfs 37th percentile
  4. 4 Cataract Falls Low · 173 cfs 22nd percentile
  5. 5 Lange Falls Low · 83 cfs 17th percentile
  6. 6 Needle Falls Low · 83 cfs 17th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Augusta (2 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.

Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

38 miles away
Montana
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

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

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

North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

25.2 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 12 Waterfalls Near Augusta

Cataract Falls waterfall

Cataract Falls

38 miles away
Montana
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Double Falls waterfall

Double Falls

42.9 miles away
Montana
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft

Lange Falls

40.5 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buffalo Falls waterfall

Buffalo Falls

Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Mill Falls waterfall

Mill Falls

31.4 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

25.2 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

6.9 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Needle Falls waterfall

Needle Falls

40.8 miles away
Montana
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft

Monture Falls

41.6 miles away
Montana
Moderate
6.0 miles 800 ft
Castner Falls waterfall

Castner Falls

45.2 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Big Salmon Falls

Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Black Eagle Falls waterfall

Black Eagle Falls

3 miles away
Montana
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Augusta

Are there free waterfalls near Augusta?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Augusta, including Black Eagle Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Augusta?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Augusta, including Black Eagle Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Augusta?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Augusta, including Black Eagle Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Augusta?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near Augusta, including Black Eagle Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Augusta?

The shortest waterfall hike near Augusta is Big Salmon Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

Do any waterfalls near Augusta require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Augusta requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Augusta?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Augusta have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Augusta?

The closest waterfall to Augusta is Cataract Falls, approximately 17.1 miles away.

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