Morrell Falls Hike
Waterfall | Montana
5.4 mi round trip
Morrell Falls Hike at a Glance
The Morrell Falls hike via the Morrell Falls National Recreation Trail is 5.4 mi round trip.
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 5,160 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Morrell Falls National Recreation Trail |
| Distance | 5.4 mi round trip |
Your time: about 1 h 50 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 2 h 15 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 1,020 kcal. No elevation gain is published for this route, so climbing time isn’t included.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 5.4 mi distance for this hike is verified (fs.usda.gov), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Morrell Falls
Morrell Falls is a waterfall in Montana, on land managed by Lolo National Forest (Seeley Lake Ranger District).
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Morrell Falls National Recreation Trail: 5.4 miles round trip, from Morrell Falls Trailhead (Forest Road 4353). Distance from fs.usda.gov.
Before You Go
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Lolo National Forest (Seeley Lake Ranger District) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Morrell Falls?
The Morrell Falls National Recreation Trail to Morrell Falls is 5.4 miles round trip.
Where does the Morrell Falls hike start?
It starts from Morrell Falls Trailhead (Forest Road 4353).
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
1:00 PM (2:00 PM summer)
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Morrell Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- fs.usda.gov
- Distance
- fs.usda.gov
- Falls location
- waterfallhikes.com
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.