Rainbow Falls
About
Rainbow Falls is a waterfall in Cascade County, Montana, sitting at about 3,204 feet. The nearest town is Malmstrom AFB, about 2 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Great Falls show July highs around 86°F with lows near 55°F, while September cools to highs around 73°F. Several trails lie close by. The North Shore Rivers Edge Trail is under a mile away, and the Rivers Edge Trail is about a mile off. The Giant Springs Trail-Riverside is roughly 1.6 miles away, and Sulphur Springs is about 7.5 miles away.
Waterfall Facts
Elevation
3,204 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Rainbow Falls
Montana
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 67–75°F and lows of 42–50°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Great Falls 16st, MT weather station, 4.6 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan37° high17° low
- Feb39° high19° low
- Mar48° high25° low
- Apr58° high33° low
- May67° high42° low
- Jun75° high50° low
- Jul86° high55° low
- Aug84° high53° low
- Sep73° high45° low
- Oct59° high36° low
- Nov45° high26° low
- Dec37° high20° low
Nearby
- North Shore Rivers Edge TrailHiking0.8 mi
- Rivers Edge TrailHiking1 mi
- Giant Springs Trail-RiversideHiking1.6 mi
- Sulphur SpringsHiking7.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
