Gros Ventre Falls

Belly River Trailhead on Chief Mountain Highway to the Belly River Ranger Station, then toward Cosley Lake and the short spur to Gros Ventre Falls

Combined from two sources: Hiking in Glacier gives 12.2 miles round trip to the Belly River Ranger Station (about 6.1 miles one way). The Outbound says the falls spur comes a mile or so past the ranger station area, and the spur is about 0.2 mile. No source gives one total figure.

River valley, meadows and forest. Hiking in Glacier gives about 915 feet of total climbing for the round trip to the ranger station. The trail can be very muddy after rain. Prime bear habitat.

Where to start

Belly River Trailhead parking area on Chief Mountain International Highway, about 13.8 miles west of the Highway 89 junction.

Timing & water

Chief Mountain Highway and border crossing are seasonal; check park road status. Snow lingers into early summer.

Before you go

Glacier National Park entrance pass required; the park lists the standard pass at $20 to $35. Overnight camping needs a park wilderness camping permit.