Bird Woman Falls Lookout

The Bird Woman Falls Lookout at Glacier National Park near West Glacier, Montana is a roadside stop that features breathtaking views of the alpine mountains that surround the 492-foot tall waterfall, Bird Woman Falls.

Exploring Bird Woman Falls

Visitors along the Going-to-the-Sun Road will find the Bird Woman Falls Lookout stop to be one of the best vistas along the road. Whether you wish to walk around the lookout or just enjoy the views from your car, this universally-accessible vista point includes a multitude of points-of-interest as viewed from the Garden Wall. To the immediate east is Haystack Falls, cascading down Haystack Creek at what appears to be over 200-feet tall. To the southeast is the Going-to-the-Sun Road as it winds up the Garden Wall heading toward Logan Pass. To the south is Oberlin Mountain (left), Clements Mountain (center), and Mount Canon (right) with the 492-foot tall Bird Woman Falls cascading down between Oberlin Mountain and Mount Canon. These mountains, including the Lake McDonald Valley, were carved out by 3,000-foot thick ancient glaciers thousands of years ago. The glaciers left behind hanging valleys and glacial cirques which can be found above Bird Woman Falls. To the west and below is the Lake McDonald Valley with mountains surrounding it like Heavens Peak amongst others.

Universal Access

Bird Woman Falls should be considered universally accessible, however, there are no define accessible spaces in the parking turnout. The parking turnout is fully paved and visitors do not technically need to leave their vehicle to enjoy the views.

Vehicle Reservations

Depending on what time of year you visit, you may need to reserve a vehicle entrance pass to get into the park, in addition to a park entry fee (or annual National Parks pass). Before planning this hike, ensure you've checked the NPS website for when and where Glacier NP vehicle reservations are required.

Parking

Visitors will find a small parking turnout at the coordinates provided, located on the south side of Going-to-the-Sun Road. The turnout is large enough to fit approximately 8 vehicles or less as of September 2024.

Pets

Dogs are allowed if leashed and must be cleaned up after. Dogs are not allowed on trails at the park but are permitted in parking lots or in cars at parking lots. Please find the rules and regulations for dogs on the NPS website to plan your visit.

Warning

Cliffs: This vista sits along a very steep and tall cliff side. Watch your step, especially when taking photos or posing for pictures. Stay back from the cliff side and visit at your own risk.