Waterfalls around Missoula at a glance
There are 37 named waterfalls within 100 miles of downtown Missoula. The nearest is Snowshoe Falls, about 31 mi WSW in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the north: 13 of the 37. The radius reaches into 2 states, led by Montana (33) and Idaho (4).
Distances here are straight lines from the city centre. Roads bend around ridges and rivers, so a fall 20 miles out can take an hour to reach. Search your own street or tap Find falls near me above to measure from where you are.
How far you have to drive
| Within | Named waterfalls |
|---|---|
| 10 miles of Missoula | 0 |
| 25 miles of Missoula | 0 |
| 50 miles of Missoula | 13 |
| 100 miles of Missoula | 37 |
The 15 nearest waterfalls to Missoula
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowshoe Falls | 31 mi WSW | not recorded | Missoula County, Montana |
| Mission Falls | 32 mi N | not recorded | Lake County, Montana |
| Elizabeth Falls | 32 mi N | not recorded | Lake County, Montana |
| Upper Sweathouse Falls | 33 mi SSW | not recorded | Montana |
| Lower Sweathouse Falls | 33 mi SSW | not recorded | Montana |
| Morrell Falls | 39 mi NE | not recorded | Powell County, Montana |
| Skalkaho Falls | 43 mi S | not recorded | Ravalli County, Montana |
| Holland Falls | 45 mi NNE | not recorded | Montana |
| Terrace Falls | 45 mi N | not recorded | Lake County, Montana |
| Canyon Falls | 46 mi SSW | not recorded | Ravalli County, Montana |
| Monture Falls | 47 mi NE | not recorded | Powell County, Montana |
| Cascade Falls | 49 mi NW | not recorded | Sanders County, Montana |
| Big Salmon Falls | 50 mi NNE | not recorded | Missoula County, Montana |
| Mud Creek Falls | 51 mi N | not recorded | Lake County, Montana |
| Rambiker Falls | 53 mi WNW | not recorded | Shoshone County, Idaho |
Counties with the most falls near Missoula
Ravalli County, MT (5), Lewis and Clark County, MT (5), Lake County, MT (4), Missoula County, MT (3) and Powell County, MT (3). County is from the USGS record, so falls mapped only in OpenStreetMap are not counted here.
Before you go
The map shows where falls are, not whether a trail reaches them or the land is open. Check the land manager for closures, fees and parking, and stay on the trail near the water. See waterfall safety, waterfall hikes near me and the best time to see waterfalls.