Waterfall Hikes Near Heron, MT

299 residents
Denver Time Zone
12 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Heron? There are 12 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Heron. 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 48.0637°N, -115.9800°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Heron

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

11 of 12 gauged

4 of 11 waterfalls near Heron are flowing strongly today

Albeni Falls Barely Flowing Char Falls Moderate Fern Falls Roaring Shadow Falls Roaring Graves Creek Falls Moderate Vermilion Falls Moderate Kootenai Falls Roaring Yaak Falls Roaring McAbee Falls Moderate Moyie Falls Barely Flowing Snow Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 28 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Partly Sunny · 65°F

Aft 65°F Partly Sunny Best
Sat 74°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 74°F Chance Light Rain
Lab 67°F Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 71°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Wed 79°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 79°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Heron

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Kootenai Falls Roaring · 108 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Yaak Falls Roaring · 108 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Fern Falls Roaring · 88 cfs 94th percentile
  4. 4 Shadow Falls Roaring · 88 cfs 94th percentile
  5. 5 Char Falls Strong · 1 cfs 86th percentile
  6. 6 Graves Creek Falls Strong · 55 cfs 84th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Heron (3 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.

Kootenai Falls waterfall

Kootenai Falls

32.8 miles away
Montana
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Grouse Creek Falls waterfall

Grouse Creek Falls

22.2 miles away
Idaho
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Heron (11 waterfalls)

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

Fern Falls waterfall

Fern Falls

Idaho
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Shadow Falls waterfall

Shadow Falls

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

Char Falls

Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Yaak Falls waterfall

Yaak Falls

37.1 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 12 Waterfalls Near Heron

Fern Falls waterfall

Fern Falls

Idaho
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Shadow Falls waterfall

Shadow Falls

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

Char Falls

Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kootenai Falls waterfall

Kootenai Falls

32.8 miles away
Montana
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Yaak Falls waterfall

Yaak Falls

37.1 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Grouse Creek Falls waterfall

Grouse Creek Falls

22.2 miles away
Idaho
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Vermilion Falls

14.2 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Moyie Falls waterfall

Moyie Falls

32.4 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Graves Creek Falls waterfall

Graves Creek Falls

7.4 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snow Creek Falls waterfall

Snow Creek Falls

41.4 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft

McAbee Falls

44.9 miles away
Idaho
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Albeni Falls waterfall

Albeni Falls

Idaho
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Heron

Are there free waterfalls near Heron?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Heron, including Albeni Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Heron?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Heron, including Albeni Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Heron?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Heron, including Albeni Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Heron?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Heron, including Albeni Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Heron?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Heron?

The shortest waterfall hike near Heron is Albeni Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Heron?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Heron have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Heron?

The closest waterfall to Heron is Fern Falls, approximately 20.1 miles away.

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