A waterfall is not merely a feature of the landscape; it is a mechanism of the watershed, a place where gravity and geology intersect to oxygenate the stream and shape the valley floor. Twin Falls is a scenic double waterfall located in Glacier National Park, Montana. The falls descend from outlet streams from surrounding peaks and No Name Lake, cascading 80 feet into the Two Medicine Valley. It is a pretty, forested cascade with two distinct falls. Here in Glacier National Park, the water carries the memory of the ice that carved these sheer walls. The hydrology of this system dictates that peak flow occurs in May-July, when the winter snowpack finally yields to the advancing sun. By late summer, the roar diminishes to a quieter conversation between water and stone.

The Ecology of the Approach

To reach the falls requires engaging with the landscape on its own terms. The route follows the Twin Falls via North Shore Trail, covering a round-trip distance of 7.1 miles. The terrain demands a moderate effort, a fair exchange for the privilege of observing this mechanism of the watershed at close range.

Practical Geography

Land Management: NPS Region: Glacier National Park Height: 80 feet Optimal Season: May-July

Conservation Notes

Glacier National Park charges an entrance fee. In 2026, the North Shore Trailhead has a reroute due to construction, requiring an unbridged water crossing. Cell service is unreliable, and bear activity is common in the area.