Cataract Falls (Montana)
| Cataract Falls | |
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Interactive map of Cataract Falls | |
| Location | Lewis and Clark County, Montana |
| Coordinates | 47°19′20″N 112°36′14″W / 47.322146°N 112.603772°W |
| Elevation | 6,022 ft (1,836 m) |
| Number of drops | 1 |
| Watercourse | Elk Creek, Montana |
Cataract Falls is a waterfall in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. The falls and its trail, Elk Creek Trail, offer recreational opportunities such as hiking and fishing.[1]
Source
The waterfall is formed from the confluence of Cataract Creek and Elk Creek.[2]
Location
Cataract Falls is located about 40 miles west of Augusta on Elk Creek Road. The falls is accessed by the Elk Creek Trailhead at the end of Elk Creek Road, and the waterfall is located about a quarter of a mile from the start of the trail. The full trail length is only about half a mile, with little to no difficulty in crossing.[3][4][5][6]
Activities
The waterfall is known for its sightseeing, photography, hiking, and fishing activities year round, as well as ice climbing in the winter.[7]
See also
References
- ↑ "Trail of the Week - Elk Creek". Wild Montana. 2021-11-03. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
- ↑ "FISHMT :: Waterbody Details". myfwp.mt.gov. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
- ↑ "Hike to Cataract Falls". www.theoutbound.com. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
- ↑ jdardis07 (2018-04-13). "Cataract Falls: The One That Started It All By Lana Explores". Genuine Montana. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ Montana, Visit. "Cataract Falls Trail #237 | Visit Montana". visitmt.com. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
- ↑ Rutledge, Joshua (2024-01-01). "Cataract Falls — Blog". Josh Rutledge Photography. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
- ↑ "Ice Climb Cataract Falls | Augusta, Montana | Crown of the Continent Geotourism". crownofthecontinent.net. Retrieved 2026-05-17.