A moderate-length waterfall hike from Going-to-the-Sun Road with steady elevation gain—good day hike when you have a few hours.
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 via the St. Mary Falls Trailhead off 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
Virginia Falls is reached via a 3.2-mile round-trip moderate hike from the St. Mary Falls Trailhead off Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park. The hike passes St. Mary Falls and continues to Virginia Falls, gaining 285 feet over the route.
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. This hike combines two waterfall views in one outing, making it efficient if you want to see multiple falls. 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 reopens 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 3.2-mile round-trip trail rated moderate 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).
We track 17 waterfalls in Glacier National Park.
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nps.gov
NPS 'St. Mary Valley and Logan Pass Trails' official mileage map (1.6 mi one-way from trailhead past St. Mary Falls, 285 ft cumulative elevation gain); checked 2026-09-03. Official pet policy: dogs not permitted on park trails.
Checked September 2026.