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Running Eagle Falls Hike
Waterfall | Montana
0.6 mi round trip
Route line not shown. The 0.6 mi distance for this hike is verified (nps.gov), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Running Eagle Falls
Running Eagle Falls is a waterfall in Montana, on land managed by Glacier National Park (National Park Service).
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Running Eagle Falls Trail: 0.6 miles round trip, from Running Eagle Falls Trailhead. Distance from nps.gov.
Before You Go
- Pets are not permitted on trails, along lake shores outside of developed locations, in the backcountry, or in any building. (nps.gov)
- The trail is wheelchair-accessible up to a viewing area of the falls, but not past the creek. (nps.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Glacier National Park (National Park Service) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Running Eagle Falls?
The Running Eagle Falls Trail to Running Eagle Falls is 0.6 miles round trip.
Where does the Running Eagle Falls hike start?
It starts from Running Eagle Falls Trailhead.
Are dogs allowed on the Running Eagle Falls trail?
Pets are not permitted on trails, along lake shores outside of developed locations, in the backcountry, or in any building.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
1:00 PM (2:00 PM summer)
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Running Eagle Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- nps.gov
- Distance
- nps.gov
- Falls location
- worldwaterfalldatabase.com
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Running Eagle Falls.