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Salamander Falls

Flathead County, Montana

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Flathead County, Montana
Access status
Long national park hike; falls seen from a distance; exact viewpoint not confirmed
The walk
About 5.3 miles one way to the Grinnell Glacier Viewpoint, or 3.6 miles with the boats
Ground & access
Strenuous. About 1,600 feet of gain on the trail to the viewpoint.
National Park Service: Hiking Many Glacier

Salamander Falls drains Salamander Glacier, which sits on the east face of the Garden Wall above Upper Grinnell Lake, and cascades down toward the lake. The falls are viewed from the upper Grinnell Glacier Trail. The trail climbs through meadows with views of the Salamander from early on. It is not confirmed which point along the trail gives the best view of these falls.

Plan your visit

Grinnell Glacier Trail from the Grinnell Glacier Trailhead (or the Many Glacier Hotel boats) to the upper trail and viewpoint area facing the Garden Wall

The National Park Service lists the Grinnell Glacier Viewpoint at 5.3 miles one way from the trailhead, or 3.6 miles using the concession boat. The falls are viewed from a distance; no source gives a distance to a specific viewpoint of these falls.

Strenuous. About 1,600 feet of gain on the trail to the viewpoint.

Where to start

Grinnell Glacier Trailhead parking at the Many Glacier picnic area, or Many Glacier Hotel for the boats.

Timing & water

Seasonal trail and boat 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. Concession boat fees are separate.

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

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Waterfall location

Flathead County, Montana.

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