Beaver Medicine Falls

Flathead County, Montana

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Flathead County, Montana
Access status: National park trail; distant view of the falls; long climb
The walk: About 4.5 miles one way, about 9 miles return
Ground & access: Steady climb on a forest trail, partly through the 2017 Sprague Fire burn with little shade.

Beaver Medicine Falls plunges down a rock wall on Sprague Creek below Sperry Chalet. From the trailhead across Going-to-the-Sun Road from Lake McDonald Lodge, climb the Gunsight Pass Trail toward Sperry Chalet. After following Sprague Creek for about two miles, the trail reaches an opening with a view of the falls to the right. The trail does not approach the falls for a close view. Return the same way, or continue up the switchbacks toward Sperry Chalet.

Plan your visit

Gunsight Pass (Sperry) Trailhead across Going-to-the-Sun Road from Lake McDonald Lodge, up the Sprague Creek valley to the open viewpoint of Beaver Medicine Falls

Discovering Montana gives 4.5 miles from Lake McDonald Lodge. The falls are seen from the trail across the valley; the trail does not reach the falls.

Steady climb on a forest trail, partly through the 2017 Sprague Fire burn with little shade.

Where to start

Lake McDonald Lodge area parking, then cross Going-to-the-Sun Road to the trailhead. Parking can be congested.

Timing & water

Seasonal road and trail opening dates were not confirmed from a source read.

Before you go

Glacier National Park entrance fee applies; the standard entrance pass is $20 to $35. The park says no vehicle reservations are required in 2026.

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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Flathead County, Montana.

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