Scenic Viewpoints

This collection highlights the diverse topography of Glacier National Park, from the roadside vistas of the Going-to-the-Sun Road to high-altitude fire lookouts. These points offer direct views of receding glaciers, including Jackson and Grinnell, as well as landmark peaks like Bearhat Mountain. Notable locations feature unique natural phenomena, such as the mineral-rich cliffs at Goat Lick and the dual-flow cascades of Running Eagle Falls.

Goat Lick

Natural salt lick on the banks of the Middle Fork of the Flathead River where mountain goats frequently congregate to lick mineral deposits from the cliffs.

Hidden Lake Overlook

Reached via a 1.5-mile trail from Logan Pass, this wooden platform provides views of Hidden Lake and the surrounding Bearhat Mountain.

Rocky Point

Shoreline viewpoint on the western edge of Lake McDonald, accessible via a short hike through cedar and hemlock forests.

Jackson Glacier Overlook

Roadside pullout on Going-to-the-Sun Road offering one of the most accessible views of an active glacier within the park.

Big Bend

Large curve on Going-to-the-Sun Road featuring wide panoramas of the Garden Wall and the Weeping Wall.

Grinnell Glacier Overlook

High-altitude vantage point on the Garden Wall accessible via a steep spur from the Highline Trail, looking directly down into the Grinnell Glacier basin.

Bird Woman Falls Overlook

Vista point for the 492-foot waterfall dropping from a hanging valley between Mount Oberlin and Mount Cannon.

Oberlin Bend

Accessible boardwalk near Logan Pass known for frequent mountain goat and marmot sightings near the base of Mount Oberlin.

McDonald Creek Overlook

Overlook featuring the cascades and turquoise waters of McDonald Creek as it flows through the valley toward Lake McDonald.

Apgar Lookout

Historic fire lookout tower providing 360-degree views of Lake McDonald, the Belton Hills, and the Flathead Valley.

Mt. Brown Lookout

High-elevation fire lookout reached by a steep 5.3-mile trail, overlooking Lake McDonald and the Sperry Glacier basin.

Running Eagle Falls

Accessible trail in the Two Medicine area leading to a unique two-tiered waterfall where water flows both over and through a rock sinkhole.