Red Rock Falls

Paved pullout on Going-to-the-Sun Road above Avalanche to the Red Rock Falls overlook on McDonald Creek

The 2014 account says visitors quickly arrive at the falls from the parking area but gives no distance. No distance is assigned.

Short trail described in 2014 as made accessible, ending at an overlook above the creek.

Where to start

Paved parking area on Going-to-the-Sun Road along McDonald Creek, past Avalanche. The exact pullout was not confirmed from an official source.

Timing & water

This stretch of Going-to-the-Sun Road is seasonal. NPS says alpine sections typically close for winter around the third Monday of October. Current road status was not verified.

Before you go

NPS says no vehicle reservations are required in any area of the park in 2026. A park entrance pass is required; NPS lists $35 per private vehicle, with a $25 winter rate from November 1 to April 30.