Waterfall Hikes Near Essex, MT

72 residents
Denver Time Zone
47 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Essex? There are 47 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Essex. 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 48.2823°N, -113.6095°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Essex

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

47 of 47 gauged

37 of 47 waterfalls near Essex are flowing strongly today

Akaiyan Falls Strong Beaver Chief Falls Strong Beaver Medicine Falls Strong Feather Woman Falls Strong McDonald Falls Strong Sacred Dancing Cascade Strong Apikuni Falls Roaring Atsina Falls Roaring Baring Falls Roaring Bird Woman Falls Roaring Dawn Mist Falls Roaring Deadwood Falls Roaring Feather Plume Falls Roaring Florence Falls Roaring Grinnell Falls Roaring Gros Ventre Falls Roaring Hidden Falls Roaring Ipasha Falls Roaring Miche Wabun Falls Roaring Mokowanis Cascade Roaring Monument Falls Roaring Morning Eagle Falls Roaring Oberlin Falls Roaring Paiota Falls Roaring Piegan Falls Roaring Ptarmigan Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Raven Quiver Falls Roaring Redrock Falls Roaring Saint Mary Falls Roaring Salamander Falls Roaring Siksika Falls Roaring White Quiver Falls Roaring Virginia Falls Roaring Swiftcurrent Falls Roaring Appistoki Falls Moderate Dawson Falls Moderate Rockwell Falls Moderate Running Eagle Falls Moderate Two Medicine Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Atlantic Falls Roaring Barrier Falls Moderate Big Salmon Falls Moderate Dean Falls Moderate Mud Creek Falls Roaring Needle Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 72°F

Aft 64°F Partly Sunny
Sat 69°F Rain Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 69°F Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Lab 62°F Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 64°F Chance Light Rain
Wed 72°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 74°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Essex

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Gros Ventre Falls Roaring · 57 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Hidden Falls Roaring · 57 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Ipasha Falls Roaring · 57 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Miche Wabun Falls Roaring · 57 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Mokowanis Cascade Roaring · 57 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Monument Falls Roaring · 57 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Essex (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.

Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

49.7 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
3.6 miles 300 ft
Saint Mary Falls waterfall

Saint Mary Falls

32.9 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
1.7 miles 150 ft
Baring Falls waterfall

Baring Falls

1.6 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft

All 47 Waterfalls Near Essex

Morning Eagle Falls waterfall

Morning Eagle Falls

0.9 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bird Woman Falls waterfall

Bird Woman Falls

31 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Feather Plume Falls waterfall

Feather Plume Falls

33.2 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Hard
6.0 miles 1,200 ft
Swiftcurrent Falls waterfall

Swiftcurrent Falls

12.9 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

35 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Apikuni Falls waterfall

Apikuni Falls

In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 700 ft
Sacred Dancing Cascade waterfall

Sacred Dancing Cascade

36.7 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Grinnell Falls waterfall

Grinnell Falls

1.9 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
7.6 miles 500 ft
McDonald Falls waterfall

McDonald Falls

37.1 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Salamander Falls waterfall

Salamander Falls

36.2 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Redrock Falls waterfall

Redrock Falls

37.1 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
3.6 miles 285 ft
Ptarmigan Falls waterfall

Ptarmigan Falls

36.3 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
5.2 miles 700 ft
Dawn Mist Falls waterfall

Dawn Mist Falls

39.7 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
6.0 miles 500 ft
Ipasha Falls waterfall

Ipasha Falls

40.3 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Hard
15.0 miles 2 ft
Dean Falls waterfall

Dean Falls

45.2 miles away
Montana
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Gros Ventre Falls waterfall

Gros Ventre Falls

41.5 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
White Quiver Falls waterfall

White Quiver Falls

42.5 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Raven Quiver Falls waterfall

Raven Quiver Falls

0.8 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Mokowanis Cascade waterfall

Mokowanis Cascade

46.6 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Paiota Falls waterfall

Paiota Falls

32.9 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Essex

Are there free waterfalls near Essex?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Essex, including Akaiyan Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Essex?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Essex, including Appistoki Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Essex?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Essex, including Akaiyan Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Essex?

There are 34 kid-friendly waterfalls near Essex, including Akaiyan Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Essex?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Essex?

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

Do any waterfalls near Essex require permits?

Yes, 26 waterfalls near Essex require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Essex?

Yes, 47 waterfalls near Essex have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Essex?

The closest waterfall to Essex is Rockwell Falls, approximately 17 miles away.

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