Atlantic Falls

Cut Bank Trailhead up North Fork Cut Bank Creek to Atlantic Falls

Hike 734 says the trail follows the creek about 4 miles to the Triple Divide junction and the falls are 0.2 mile past it on the Pitamakan Pass Trail. About 4.2 miles one way, doubled.

Gradual forest and meadow trail. NPS lists 475 to 642 feet of gain for destinations beyond this point.

Where to start

Cut Bank Trailhead at the end of Cut Bank Road, off US Highway 89 between Two Medicine and St. Mary.

Timing & water

Snow-free season, roughly summer to early fall. Road and trail openings vary; check NPS road and trail status. Cut Bank Road is gravel.

Before you go

Glacier National Park entrance pass required; NPS lists $35 per private vehicle for 7 days ($25 winter rate, November 1 to April 30). NPS says no vehicle reservations are required in 2026.