Pioneer Falls
Worth the drive
Is it plungeworthy?
A plunge on Falls Creek.
The details
- Type
- Plunge
- Watercourse
- Falls Creek
- Coordinates
- 45.41555, -111.40719
About Pioneer Falls
Pioneer Falls is a 40-foot plunge in Montana, on Falls Creek.
Fed largely by snowmelt, it runs hardest in late spring and early summer and can thin to a trickle by late season.
Plungeworthy rates Pioneer Falls 7.3/10 — worth the drive. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
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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 Pioneer Falls?
Pioneer Falls drops about 40 feet, in Montana.
Where is Pioneer Falls?
Pioneer Falls is a waterfall in Montana, at 45.41555, -111.40719.
Is Pioneer Falls worth visiting?
Worth the drive — Plungeworthy rates it 7.3/10.
Gear for the trip
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