Updated August 2026
Montana Waterfalls
19 documented Montana waterfalls, tallest first. Height, type, trail distance, and land manager for each — every entry cited.
- 19 falls
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| Waterfall | Height | Type | Access | Trail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bird Woman Falls · Flathead County | 560 ft | horsetail | Roadside | — |
| Florence Falls · Glacier County | 250 ft | tiered | Backcountry | 9.5 mi |
| Apikuni Falls · Glacier County | 150 ft | cascade | Short Hike | 1.6 mi |
| Skalkaho Falls · Ravalli County | 150 ft | cascade | Roadside | — |
| Natural Bridge Falls · Sweet Grass County | 100 ft | cascade | Roadside | 0.7 mi |
| Kootenai Falls · Lincoln County County | 90 ft | cascade | Short Hike | 1.5 mi |
| Morrell Falls · Missoula County County | 90 ft | tiered | Moderate Hike | 5.5 mi |
| Great Falls of the Missouri · Cascade County | 87 ft | block | Roadside | 0.3 mi |
| Champagne Falls · Gallatin County | 80 ft | plunge | Moderate Hike | 7.4 mi |
| Palisade Falls · Gallatin County County | 80 ft | horsetail | Short Hike | 1.2 mi |
| Ousel Falls · Gallatin County County | 50 ft | tiered | Short Hike | 1.6 mi |
| Virginia Falls · Glacier County County | 50 ft | tiered | Moderate Hike | 3.6 mi |
| Rainbow Falls · Cascade County County | 47 ft | block | Roadside | — |
| Holland Falls · Missoula County County | 40 ft | cascade | Moderate Hike | 3 mi |
| Running Eagle Falls · Glacier County | 40 ft | tiered | Short Hike | 0.6 mi |
| St. Mary Falls · Glacier County County | 35 ft | tiered | Short Hike | 2.4 mi |
| Memorial Falls · Cascade County | — | tiered | Short Hike | 1.4 mi |
| Pine Creek Falls · Park County | — | cascade | Short Hike | 2.5 mi |
| Woodbine Falls · Stillwater County | — | cascade | Short Hike | 1.7 mi |
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