The Morrell Falls National Recreation Trail is a popular hike that’s located near another favorite natural wonder, Seeley Lake. And while it’s a fantastic terrain to cover in the summer, this area really comes to life in the fall. In fact, it won’t be long until the trail is surrounded by rich, vibrant autumn hues.

Morrell Falls sits nestled at the base of the Swan Mountain Range, and it’s truly stunning.

Elizabeth Boboweic / alltrails.com And in the spring and summer, it tends to look like this…

… but it won’t be long until it looks more like this.

Kate Baxter / alltrails.com The fall scenery here is truly out of this world.

The Morrell Falls National Recreation Trail is a 5.4-mile out-and-back hike considered to be moderately challenging.

Kate Baxter / alltrails.com While it’s good for all skill levels, it will probably be too much for very young children and total beginners.

The trail has a fairly low elevation gain, meaning it’s mostly flat.

Kate Baxter / alltrails.com And in September and October, every step is incredibly colorful.

After you pass Morrell Lake at the one-mile mark, you’ll trek through some dense forest on your way to the falls.

Kate Baxter / alltrails.com Make sure to pack your bear spray and plenty of water.

Halfway through the hike, you’ll reach the beautiful Morrell Falls.

Kate Baxter / alltrails.com Morrell Falls cascades over 70 feet into Morrell Creek, and it’s a real stunner, especially in the autumn.

Enjoy as many late summer hikes as you’d like. Save this trail for late September.

Keith Ruttledge / alltrails.com Not only is it especially beautiful, but you’ll be able to avoid the summer crowds.

Montana’s waterfall hikes are truly second to none. And since most of them are best explored in the summer, it’s nice to have one we can save for fall.

Elizabeth Boboweic / alltrails.com

And in the spring and summer, it tends to look like this…

Kate Baxter / alltrails.com

The fall scenery here is truly out of this world.

While it’s good for all skill levels, it will probably be too much for very young children and total beginners.

And in September and October, every step is incredibly colorful.

Make sure to pack your bear spray and plenty of water.

Morrell Falls cascades over 70 feet into Morrell Creek, and it’s a real stunner, especially in the autumn.

Keith Ruttledge / alltrails.com

Not only is it especially beautiful, but you’ll be able to avoid the summer crowds.

For more information about the trail, refer to our friends at AllTrails.

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Address: Morrell Falls, Montana, USA