Running Eagle Falls
What to Expect
Safety Advisory
The rocks near the base of the falls are slick with spray — stay behind the informal viewing area, especially with children, as a slip on wet rock near moving water can turn serious fast.
This is grizzly country. The trail is short but still in bear habitat — make noise and carry bear spray, even for a ten-minute walk.
Trail Details
Pro Tips
Visit once in June when snowmelt is peaking and again in August when flow drops — you'll see two completely different waterfalls at the same spot, which is the whole point of the 'Trick Falls' nickname.
The Two Medicine area is one of Glacier's least-visited valleys, so this trailhead rarely has parking pressure even on summer weekends — but pair it with a boat ride on Two Medicine Lake to make the drive worthwhile.
For the best photos, arrive in the morning when the falls face soft, even light — afternoon sun creates harsh shadows on the cliff face that blow out the whitewater.