Apikuni Falls
Glacier County, Montana
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- Not recorded
- Location
- Glacier County, Montana
- Access status
- National Park Service trail with published distance
- The walk
- 0.8 mile one way (about 1.6 miles return)
- Ground & access
- Short but steep: 651 feet of gain and 91 feet of loss each way per the National Park Service.

Park at the Apikuni parking area, 1.1 miles east of the Many Glacier Hotel. The trail climbs steeply through forest along Apikuni Creek to the falls. Return the same way.
Plan your visit
Apikuni parking area on Many Glacier Road to Apikuni Falls
The National Park Service gives 0.8 mile one way with 651 feet of gain. The return figure is doubled from that.
Short but steep: 651 feet of gain and 91 feet of loss each way per the National Park Service.
Where to start
Apikuni parking area, 1.1 miles east of Many Glacier Hotel on Many Glacier Road.
Timing & water
Many Glacier Road and trail access depend on snow; check park conditions.
Before you go
Glacier National Park entrance pass required; the park lists the standard pass at $20 to $35 and does not accept cash. The park says no vehicle reservations are required in 2026.
Visitor informationMore waterfalls nearby
Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.
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- Morning Eagle FallsDocumented walking approach; autumn bridge conditions unverified and boats closed for 2026Glacier County, MT6.0 miSW
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