The Great Falls of the Missouri River are a series of waterfalls on the upper Missouri River in north-central Montana in the United States. From upstream to downstream, the five falls along a 10-mile (16 km) segment of the river [2] are: Black Eagle Falls (26 feet 5 inches or 8.05 meters) [2] Colter Falls (6 feet 7 inches or 2.01 meters) [2]

Jul 15, 2020 · When many people think of the Great Falls of the Missouri River, they imagine one large waterfall. But Montanans proudly explain there are five separate falls of the great river, extending approximately 10 miles that drop the water level a total of 612 feet.

Oct 4, 2017 · Welcome to the Great Falls on the Missouri River Tour. This is a quick overview of the Missouri waterfalls near the city of Great Falls, Montana. You can see even more images of the Missouri River waterfalls and dams on this webpage.

Jan 28, 2020 · As Meriwether Lewis slowly traveled up the Missouri in June 1805, he was amazed to find not just one “great falls,” but a series of five falls of varying sizes. The first falls he encountered would be what was named “Great Falls” in Clark’s maps.

The best view of The Great Falls is done from the highest peak at Ryan Island Park, which is accessed from a suspension bridge across the Missouri River. After traveling a two-lane road that provides views of the expansive high plains and agricultural land, you will arrive at the viewing point of the Great Falls, located at 160 Ryan Dam Road .*

The Great Falls | Ryan Dam. The best view of The Great Falls is done from the highest peak at Ryan Island Park, which is accessed from a suspension bridge across the Missouri River. After traveling a two-lane road that provides views of the expansive high plains and agricultural land, you will arrive at the viewing point of the Great Falls ...

At the Great Falls of the Missouri, they found a long series of waterfalls and rapids that drops 473 feet in 14 miles.

Great Falls' history starts with the Missouri River and the waterfalls from which it gets its name. Where the City now sits, the Missouri River drops over 500 feet in a series of rapids and five waterfalls – the "great falls" of the Missouri.

Feb 1, 2021 · There are actually a series of five falls along a 10-mile segment of Missouri River in Great Falls, Montana. BTW, the pictures on this post don’t necessarily correspond with the falls I may be talking about.

The Great Falls of the Missouri River are a series of waterfalls on the upper Missouri River in north-central Montana in the United States. From upstream to downstream, the five falls along a 10-mile (16 km) segment of the river are: Black Eagle Falls (26 feet 5 inches or 8.05 meters) Colter Falls (6 feet 7 inches or 2.01 meters)