Waterfall Hikes Near Swan Lake, MT

216 residents
Denver Time Zone
47 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Swan Lake? There are 47 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Swan Lake. 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 47.9361°N, -113.7997°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Swan Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

47 of 47 gauged

34 of 47 waterfalls near Swan Lake 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 Deadwood Falls Roaring Feather Plume Falls Roaring Florence Falls Roaring Grinnell Falls Roaring Hidden Falls Roaring Ipasha Falls Roaring Mokowanis Cascade Roaring Monument Falls Roaring Morning Eagle Falls Roaring Oberlin Falls Roaring Paiota Falls Roaring Piegan Falls Roaring Ptarmigan 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 Twin Falls Moderate Atlantic Falls Roaring Barrier Falls Moderate Big Salmon Falls Moderate Elizabeth Falls Moderate Mission Falls Moderate Terrace Falls Moderate Dean Falls Moderate Mill Falls Low Morrell Falls Strong Mud Creek Falls Roaring Needle Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 63°F

Aft 63°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 69°F Rain Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 69°F Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 58°F Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 62°F Chance Light Rain
Wed 70°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 72°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Swan Lake

Updated about 4 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Morning Eagle Falls Roaring · 57 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Monument Falls Roaring · 57 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Mokowanis Cascade Roaring · 57 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Oberlin Falls Roaring · 57 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Paiota Falls Roaring · 57 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Piegan Falls Roaring · 57 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Swan Lake (9 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.

Mud Creek Falls

17.6 miles away
Montana
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Swan Lake (10 waterfalls)

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

Terrace Falls waterfall

Terrace Falls

26.6 miles away
Montana
Moderate
4.0 miles 500 ft
Beaver Medicine Falls waterfall

Beaver Medicine Falls

32.7 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft

All 47 Waterfalls Near Swan Lake

Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

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

Deadwood Falls

1.3 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
2.6 miles 200 ft
Salamander Falls waterfall

Salamander Falls

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

Piegan Falls

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

Virginia Falls

0.5 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
3.6 miles 525 ft
Morning Eagle Falls waterfall

Morning Eagle Falls

0.9 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Saint Mary Falls waterfall

Saint Mary Falls

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

Grinnell Falls

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

Feather Plume Falls

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

Ipasha Falls

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

Baring Falls

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

Hidden Falls

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

Morrell Falls

27.6 miles away
Montana
Easy
5.4 miles 300 ft
Appistoki Falls waterfall

Appistoki Falls

18.1 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Redrock Falls waterfall

Redrock Falls

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

Atlantic Falls

18.1 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
6.0 miles 800 ft
Running Eagle Falls waterfall

Running Eagle Falls

35.7 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Ptarmigan Falls waterfall

Ptarmigan Falls

36.3 miles away
In Glacier National Park
Montana
Moderate
5.2 miles 700 ft
White Quiver Falls waterfall

White Quiver Falls

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

Mill Falls

31.4 miles away
Montana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Swan Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Swan Lake?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Swan Lake, including Akaiyan Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Swan Lake?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Swan Lake, including Appistoki Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Swan Lake?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Swan Lake, including Akaiyan Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Swan Lake?

There are 35 kid-friendly waterfalls near Swan Lake, including Akaiyan Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Swan Lake?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Swan Lake?

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

Do any waterfalls near Swan Lake require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Swan Lake?

Yes, 47 waterfalls near Swan Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Swan Lake?

The closest waterfall to Swan Lake is Mud Creek Falls, approximately 24.4 miles away.

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