A wheelchair-accessible boardwalk loop offering close-up views of a carved gorge—ideal for visitors with mobility needs.
Glacier National Park entrance fee required ($35/vehicle 7-day pass, 2026 summer rate); no vehicle reservation required in 2026
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The Trail of the Cedars and Avalanche Gorge is a wheelchair-accessible boardwalk loop in Glacier National Park. The 0.7 to 0.9 mile paved path departs from Avalanche Picnic Area along Going-to-the-Sun Road, featuring old-growth western red cedar forest and a footbridge that crosses Avalanche Creek, offering views into the dramatically carved Avalanche Gorge.
The Glacier National Park entrance fee applies ($35 for a seven-day vehicle pass). This roadside-accessible site is one of the most accommodating waterfall and gorge viewing options in the park.
Dogs are not permitted on park trails. The boardwalk’s paved surface and gentle grade make this hike suitable for a wide range of visitor abilities. Check NPS updates before visiting, as Going-to-the-Sun Road may have periodic closures due to weather or maintenance.
More information is available from the NPS Trail of the Cedars page.
Late spring through early autumn when the park roads are open.
Wheelchair accessible. The loop features a 0.7 to 0.9 mile wheelchair-accessible boardwalk.
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
It's viewable without a hike, from a pullout or short walk near the parking area.
No — the managing agency's page states dogs are not permitted here (or on the specific trail/area needed to reach the falls).
We track 17 waterfalls in Glacier National Park, 3 of which are roadside like this one.
There are 3 other waterfalls we track in Flathead. All Glacier National Park waterfalls →
nps.gov
nps.gov/places/trail-of-the-cedars.htm and nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/hikinglakemcdonald.htm, checked 2026-09-03: 0.7-0.9 mi wheelchair-accessible boardwalk loop from Avalanche Picnic Area along Going-to-the-Sun Road; a footbridge over Avalanche Creek gives views into the carved Avalanche Gorge. Official pet policy: dogs not permitted on park trails.
Checked September 2026.