An easy, short waterfall hike accessed from Going-to-the-Sun Road—perfect for a quick stop during your park drive.
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.
Reached from the Sunrift Gorge pullout on Going-to-the-Sun Road, which is closed by snow in winter and opens with the rest of the road, typically late spring/early summer
Baring Falls is a 0.6-mile round-trip easy hike reached from the Sunrift Gorge pullout on Going-to-the-Sun Road. The short distance and roadside access make it ideal for a quick waterfall viewing stop during your scenic drive.
The walk involves a significant elevation drop of 250 feet to the falls from the parking area. Glacier National Park entrance fees apply ($35 for a seven-day vehicle pass).
Access depends on Going-to-the-Sun Road being open; the road is typically closed by snow in winter and reopens in late spring or early summer. Dogs are not permitted on park trails. Check current road and trail conditions with the National Park Service before planning your visit.
Learn more from the NPS St. Mary Valley and Logan Pass Trails guide.
Late spring through early autumn when Going-to-the-Sun Road is fully open. The road is typically closed by snow in winter and opens in late spring/early summer.
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 0.6-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 'St. Mary Valley and Logan Pass Trails' official mileage map: 0.3 mi one-way from Sunrift Gorge, elevation drop of 250 ft to the falls; checked 2026-09-03. Official pet policy: dogs not permitted on park trails.
Checked September 2026.