Waterfall Hikes Near Lincoln, MT

1,005 residents
Denver Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Highway 200 through Lincoln splits the waterfall list along both sides of the Blackfoot. Start with Cataract Falls, a gentle mile and a half gaining about 200 feet, good with a dog. A flat mile of trail reaches Mill Falls, and Lange Falls takes barely a step more. Double Falls stacks 500 feet of climbing into its three miles. Down the valley near Ovando, Monture Falls runs six miles round trip and 800 feet of gain, dogs welcome. Eight falls sit within range of town.

Located at 46.9530°N, -112.6693°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lincoln

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 8 gauged

5 of 8 waterfalls near Lincoln are flowing strongly today

Cataract Falls Moderate Double Falls Low Lange Falls Roaring Mill Falls Strong Monture Falls Strong North Fork Falls Strong Paradise Falls Low Rock Creek Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 72°F

Aft 71°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 73°F Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 58°F Areas Of Fog
Tue 65°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Wed 72°F Sunny Best
Thu 75°F Sunny
Fri 71°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Lincoln

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Lange Falls Roaring · 107 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Rock Creek Falls Roaring · 136 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Mill Falls Roaring · 93 cfs 97th percentile
  4. 4 Monture Falls Strong · 216 cfs 79th percentile
  5. 5 North Fork Falls Strong · 216 cfs 79th percentile
  6. 6 Cataract Falls Moderate · 169 cfs 29th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lincoln (1 waterfall)

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 Lincoln (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

Monture Falls

41.6 miles away
Montana
Moderate
6.0 miles 800 ft

All 8 Waterfalls Near Lincoln

Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

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

Cataract Falls

38 miles away
Montana
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
North Fork Falls waterfall

North Fork Falls

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

Double Falls

42.9 miles away
Montana
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft

Monture Falls

41.6 miles away
Montana
Moderate
6.0 miles 800 ft

Lange Falls

40.5 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rock Creek Falls waterfall

Rock Creek Falls

15.8 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Mill Falls waterfall

Mill Falls

31.4 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lincoln

Are there free waterfalls near Lincoln?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Lincoln, including Cataract Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lincoln?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Lincoln, including Cataract Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lincoln?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lincoln, including Cataract Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lincoln?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lincoln, including Cataract Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lincoln?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lincoln is Cataract Falls at 1.5 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lincoln?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Lincoln have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lincoln?

The closest waterfall to Lincoln is Paradise Falls, approximately 18.5 miles away.

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