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8 Waterfall Hikes
in Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park features over 200 waterfalls throughout the park.

These 8 Best Waterfall Hikes in Glacier National Park guides you on scenic trails through alpine meadows, bringing you to cascading waterfalls!

These waterfall hikes listed below are great for families and the avid hiker seeking rewarding views.

Best Time To Visit Waterfalls in Glacier National Park?

The best time to visit the waterfalls are when they are in their prime rush of water.

This would be late spring when the snow has melted and is flowing down the mountain.

Late Spring would be between April-End of May.

When To Visit Glacier National Park?

The best time to visit Glacier National Park is Late June – Mid October.
The Going-to-The-Sun Road access is closed to vehicles outside of this time frame due to snow.
Also, majority of hikes are not accessible outside of this time frame due to snowfall.

However if you are biking Glacier, the roads open up in Spring between April-early June for biking.
This also gives you a chance to venture the Going-To-The-Sun Road without cars or crowds.

Overall, Late June – Mid October is the Best Time To Hike Glacier National Park if you are wanting to drive and have access to majority of the hikes.

Tips

Always bring bear spray.

Always keep a distance of at least 100 feet from any wildlife.

Download the AllTrails App Mobile for trail guidance and assitance.

Glacier National Park 8 Best Waterfall Hikes
best short hikes glacier national park

St. Mary & Virginia Falls

Short loop hike leading you to two remarkable waterfalls.
Best bang for your buck if you’re seeking a quick hike …

lunch creek falls hike

Lunch Creek Falls

Lunch Creek Falls is a 500′ long cascading creek that sits on top the Continental Divide.
Great pit stop for lunch with scenic views!

fishercap lake hiking trail in glacier national park

Redrock Falls

Easy hike along Fishercap lake featuring wildlife and Redrock Falls ..

baring falls in glacier

Baring Falls

Great waterfall trail that short and easy. 
Reach a beautiful cascade without all the hustle!

aster falls hike in glacier national park

Aster Falls

Expansive views for minimum effort!
Trail guides you to a waterfall, moose spotting, and an overlook viewpoint of Two Medicine Lake …

weeping wall glacier national park

Weeping Wall

The Weeping Wall is a 100 foot stretch of a waterfall that cascades down a mountain along the Going-To-The-Sun-Road …

apikuni falls hike

Apikuni Falls

100 foot waterfall tucked between a box canyon in Glacier National Park …

running eagle falls in glacier national park

Trick Falls

Also known as ‘Running Eagle Falls’, is a very popular hike for family and kids.
The easy guided trail brings you to a large rushing waterfall …

johns lake loop hike

John Lake Loop

Easy loop hike that visits Sacred Dancing Cascade and McDonald Falls.
Great for a scenic trail and rewarding falls.