Appistoki Falls

This is one of the easiest payoffs in all of Glacier — a quick jaunt from the Scenic Point trailhead that drops you at a thundering waterfall in less time than it takes to find parking at Logan Pass. The trail descends through open meadow and scattered conifers along Appistoki Creek, losing a couple hundred feet of elevation on the way down (which means, yes, you're climbing back up on the return). The path is well-worn and straightforward, threading through wildflower-dotted grassland with the hulking peaks of the Two Medicine Valley framing every direction. At trail's end, Appistoki Falls crashes down a dark rock face into a narrow gorge — surprisingly dramatic for such a short walk. This is the perfect trail for families with young kids, anyone arriving late in the day who wants a quick Glacier fix, or hikers warming up before tackling the grueling Scenic Point climb from the same parking area.