Haystack Creek Falls
WaterfallModerateCommunity-sourcedMT
Conditions · Go Score
81/ 100
Prime
Flowing strong right now — go today.
Streamflow
Flowing strong
168%
of normal
LowNormal2×
Nearest gauge: Swiftcurrent Creek at Many Glacier MT · 9.3 km · USGS · 104 cfs now vs ~62 normal
Why this score
Partly cloudy
Fair skies overall.
Plenty of daylight
10 h until sunset.
Late-season
Many falls slow down by late summer.
Flowing strong — 168% of normal
Nearest gauge: Swiftcurrent Creek at Many Glacier MT (9.3 km)
Quieter weekday
Fewer people midweek.
Live conditions · updated just nowGuidance fused from live weather, daylight & season & streamflow. Verify flow on-site.
Overview
What to expect
A cascade where water drops over rock. The payoff is the falls themselves — mist, sound, and often a pool below. Rocks near the water stay slick, and the best viewpoints can require care to reach. Plan for a genuine outdoor outing to reach it.