Paiota Falls
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Is it plungeworthy?
A cascade on Mokowanis River.
The details
- Type
- Cascade
- Watercourse
- Mokowanis River
- Coordinates
- 48.87201, -113.84971
About Paiota Falls
Paiota Falls is a 320-foot cascade in Montana, on Mokowanis River.
Fed largely by snowmelt, it runs hardest in late spring and early summer and can thin to a trickle by late season.
Plungeworthy rates Paiota Falls 9.4/10 — drop everything. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
Before you go
The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.
Common questions
How tall is Paiota Falls?
Paiota Falls drops about 320 feet, in Montana.
Where is Paiota Falls?
Paiota Falls is a cascade in Montana, at 48.87201, -113.84971.
Is Paiota Falls worth visiting?
Drop everything — Plungeworthy rates it 9.4/10.
Gear for the trip
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