Piegan Falls Lookout

The Piegan Falls Lookout at Glacier National Park near Saint Mary, Montana is a roadside view along Going-to-the-Sun Road of the 820-foot waterfall, Piegan Falls.

Exploring Piegan Falls

This roadside view along the Going-to-the-Sun Road on the east side of Logan Pass is a quick but scenic stop to take in the views of the waterfall located to the northwest. Piegan Falls is fed by a snowfield located in high alpine elevation on the south side of Piegan Mountain which sits around 7,544-feet above sea level. The snowfield melts during warmer months and sends water down the southeast slopes of the mountain. At about 820-feet above the Going-to-the-Sun Road, the flow reaches a cliff where it plummets off, forming the massive waterfall. The water continues down the slopes of the mountain before reaching a human-built spillway cascade before it passes under the Going-to-the-Sun Road and into Siyeh Creek.

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.

Universal Access

This parking turnout is completely paved, smooth, and large enough for plenty of space for universal accessibility. Note that you do not need to leave your vehicle to take in sights of the waterfall.

Parking

Visitors will find a parking turnout located along Going-to-the-Sun Road, located at the coordinates provided. The turnout is large enough to fit about a dozen vehicles as of September 2024.

Pets

Dogs are not allowed on any trails at Glacier National Park however, they are allowed in paved parking lots and in vehicles. For this reason, dogs are allowed here only if leashed, cleaned up after, and must remain on the paved parking turnout at all times.