An easy, accessible waterfall hike in Two Medicine—good for visitors of varying ability levels.
Glacier National Park entrance fee required ($35/vehicle 7-day pass, 2026 summer rate); no vehicle reservation required in 2026
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Based on this listing's approximate location — see the note on coordinates below.
Aster Falls is a 2.4-mile round-trip easy hike starting from the South Shore Trailhead in Two Medicine. With only 100 feet of elevation gain, this is one of the more accessible waterfall walks in Glacier National Park.
Like all Glacier National Park hikes, entry requires the park entrance fee ($35 for a seven-day vehicle pass). No vehicle reservation is required for 2026 season access.
Dogs are not permitted on park trails. The South Shore Trailhead serves multiple hikes, so you can extend your visit to nearby destinations if time permits. Check with the National Park Service for current trail conditions before heading out, as trails in Two Medicine may close temporarily due to maintenance, weather, or wildlife activity.
More details are available on the NPS Two Medicine hiking guide.
Late spring through early autumn once park roads are clear of snow.
You have dogs; they are not permitted on park trails.
Glacier National Park entrance fee required ($35/vehicle 7-day pass, 2026 summer rate); no vehicle reservation required in 2026
Via a 2.4-mile round-trip trail rated easy by the managing agency.
No — the managing agency's page states dogs are not permitted here (or on the specific trail/area needed to reach the falls).
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nps.gov
nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/hikingtwomedicine.htm, checked 2026-09-03: 1.2 mi one-way from South Shore Trailhead, 100 ft gain (doubled for round trip). Official pet policy: dogs not permitted on park trails.
Checked September 2026.