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Bird Woman Falls Overlook

📍 West Glacier, MT🥾 Roadside — no hike required🎟 Glacier National Park entrance fee required ($35/vehicle 7-day pass, 2026 summer rate); no vehicle reservation required in 2026

A 492-foot roadside waterfall viewpoint requiring no hiking—just a pull-over on Going-to-the-Sun Road.

DirectionsOfficial site

Getting there

roadside492 ftDog-friendly

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.

Flow / best time to visit (official)

Viewed from a roadside pullout on Going-to-the-Sun Road; road fully opened for the 2026 season on June 22, 2026

Our take

Bird Woman Falls is a 492-foot waterfall visible from a roadside pullout on Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park. Unlike most Glacier waterfalls, this requires no hiking—you pull off the road, park, and view the falls from the overlook.

The waterfall drops dramatically between Mount Oberlin and Mount Cannon. Glacier National Park entrance fees apply ($35 for a seven-day vehicle pass). Going-to-the-Sun Road is typically closed by snow in winter and opens in late spring; the 2026 season opening was June 22.

Because this is a roadside pullout rather than a trail, leashed dogs are permitted in the parking area. This makes it an especially convenient stop for visitors traveling with pets. Check road conditions with the National Park Service, as Going-to-the-Sun Road may close temporarily due to weather or maintenance.

More information is available from the NPS Bird Woman Falls Overlook page.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Late spring through early autumn when Going-to-the-Sun Road is fully open. The road opened for the 2026 season on June 22, 2026.

Who it suits

Good for

  • Roadside viewing
  • Glacier National Park drive
  • Dogs

Common questions

Is there a fee to visit Bird Woman Falls Overlook?

Glacier National Park entrance fee required ($35/vehicle 7-day pass, 2026 summer rate); no vehicle reservation required in 2026

How do I get to Bird Woman Falls Overlook?

It's viewable without a hike, from a pullout or short walk near the parking area.

Can I bring my dog to Bird Woman Falls Overlook?

Yes, per the managing agency's own page — but check current leash rules before you go.

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Quick facts

Height492 ft
TrailNone — roadside
Difficultyroadside
Fee / permitGlacier National Park entrance fee required ($35/vehicle 7-day pass, 2026 summer rate); no vehicle reservation required in 2026
Managing agencyNational Park Service — Glacier National Park
DogsAllowed
SwimmingNot published
ADA accessNot published
CountyFlathead
RegionGlacier National Park
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Source

nps.gov

nps.gov/places/bird-woman-falls-overlook.htm; checked 2026-09-03. Falls drop 492 ft from between Mount Oberlin and Mount Cannon. This is a drive-up roadside viewpoint with auto parking, not a maintained trail to the falls base, so leashed dogs are permitted in the parking/pullout area per NPS pet policy.

Checked September 2026.