Piegan Falls
Glacier County, Montana
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- Not recorded
- Location
- Glacier County, Montana
- Access status
- Source-reviewed route and parking
- The walk
- View from the turnout; no waterfall approach hike described.
- Ground & access
- Paved turnout; distant mountainside view.
MyHikes contributor Dave Miller documents a distant view of Piegan Falls from a paved turnout east of Logan Pass. Look northwest toward the waterfall on the slopes of Piegan Mountain. This is a roadside viewpoint, with no need to leave the vehicle for the view. It does not describe a route to the base.
Plan your visit
Distant view from Going-to-the-Sun Road turnout
Only the stated source distance is supported; mapped proximity is not a walking distance.
Paved turnout; distant mountainside view.
Where to start
The firsthand account identifies the paved turnout at 48.699954,-113.668936 along Going-to-the-Sun Road. It reported capacity for roughly a dozen vehicles in September 2024.
Timing & water
Seasonally closed to driving on the review date: the Glacier National Park Conservancy October 27, 2026 update reports Going-to-the-Sun Road closed between Avalanche and Jackson Glacier Overlook, covering this turnout. This is a route for when the alpine road reopens. Check NPS for changes.
Before you go
NPS states no vehicle reservations are required in 2026. Park entrance fees still apply.
Visitor informationVisit sources
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