Rainbow Falls
What to Expect
Safety Advisory
This is grizzly bear country with limited escape routes. Make noise on the trail and carry bear spray — the dense forest and creek noise can mask your approach from wildlife.
If you miss the last return boat, you are stranded at Goat Haunt with no road access. Know the departure schedule and give yourself a generous buffer.
Trail Details
Pro Tips
You must take the MV International boat from Waterton townsite in Canada to reach Goat Haunt — check the current season schedule carefully, as boats typically only run from late June through mid-September and sell out on weekends.
Bring your passport or approved travel document. Goat Haunt sits just south of the US-Canada border, so you'll clear customs at the dock before hiking. No passport, no hike — no exceptions.
Time your visit for midday when the sun is high enough to illuminate the mist at the falls. The narrow valley loses direct light early and late, but when the angle is right, you'll see exactly how this waterfall earned its name.