Glacier National Park

Twin Falls

easyFamiliesWaterfall LoversCasual Hikers
3.5 miDistance
75 ftElevation Gain
VariesEstimated Time
one_wayTrail Type

What to Expect

Starting from the North Shore Trailhead on Two Medicine Lake, this flat and forgiving path winds through dense conifer forest along the lakeshore before turning up a gentle creek valley toward Twin Falls. The trail is well-maintained and mostly shaded, with roots and occasional wet patches but nothing that will slow you down. The payoff is a gorgeous double waterfall where two streams converge and tumble over a rock ledge into a misty pool below — it feels like something out of a postcard, and the sound alone is worth the walk. If you want to cut the distance roughly in half, hop the Glacier Park Boat Company shuttle across Two Medicine Lake and start from the west shore. This is the kind of hike you bring your parents on and they thank you afterward — low effort, high reward, and nobody ends up cursing your name on the drive home.
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Safety Advisory

Grizzly bears are active in the Two Medicine valley. Carry bear spray, make noise on blind corners, and check recent trail reports for closures or warnings before heading out.

The rocks near the base of the falls are perpetually wet and slippery — stay on the established viewpoint rather than scrambling closer for a photo.

Trail Details

Distance3.5 miles round-trip
Elevation Gain75 ft
Difficultyeasy
Estimated TimeVaries
Trail Typeone_way
PetsNot allowed
SeasonYear-round
TrailheadTwin Falls
Trail Tips
  1. 1

    Take the concession boat across Two Medicine Lake to shave about 2.5 miles off the round trip — check the schedule in advance since departures are limited and fill up fast in July and August.

  2. 2

    Pair this with a side trip to Upper Two Medicine Lake if you have the energy. The junction is right near Twin Falls, and the extra mile and a half adds a stunning alpine lake with far fewer people.

  3. 3

    The falls photograph best in morning light when the sun hits the water but the surrounding rock stays in shadow — afternoon creates harsh glare off the wet cliff face.

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