Natural Attraction

Bird Woman Falls Overlook

Natural Attraction
A motorcyclist marvels at the view from Bird Woman Falls Overlook

A 492-foot waterfall plunges between Mount Oberlin (left) and Mount Cannon (right) at the Bird Woman Falls Overlook on Going-to-the-Sun Road. Snowpack and glacier melt from the high cirque above feed this system; flow volume peaks in June-July during snowmelt season and drops significantly by September. The roadside overlook provides direct access without hiking—a rare chance to observe active alpine drainage in a glaciated valley. This waterfall reveals ongoing erosion processes carving the valley floor.

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Attraction Type
Waterfall Overlook
How To Get There
Located on Going-to-the-Sun Road between the west and central sections of Glacier National Park. Access via private vehicle to the marked Bird Woman Falls Overlook parking area. GPS: 48.739, -113.749. No hiking required—view from parking overlook.
Geological Formation Type
Glacial Waterfall (Cirque-fed)

Location

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Last updated July 2026. Report an issue.