Palisade Falls Hike
Waterfall | Montana
1.2 mi round trip
Palisade Falls Hike at a Glance
The Palisade Falls hike via the Palisade Falls Trail #433 is 1.2 mi round trip.
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 7,360 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Palisade Falls Trail #433 |
| Distance | 1.2 mi round trip |
Your time: about 25 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 30 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 230 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 1.2 mi distance for this hike is verified (hikingproject.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Palisade Falls
Palisade Falls is a waterfall in Montana, on land managed by Custer Gallatin National Forest.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Palisade Falls Trail #433: 1.2 miles round trip, from Palisade Falls Trailhead. Distance from hikingproject.com.
Before You Go
- The trail is paved, but there is an incline to the falls. (hikingproject.com)
- Hyalite Canyon Road closes April 1 to May 15 during spring flooding. (hikingproject.com)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Custer Gallatin National Forest for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Palisade Falls?
The Palisade Falls Trail #433 to Palisade Falls is 1.2 miles round trip.
Where does the Palisade Falls hike start?
It starts from Palisade Falls Trailhead.
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 Palisade Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- hikingproject.com
- Distance
- hikingproject.com
- Falls location
- worldwaterfalldatabase.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.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Palisade Falls.