Rainbow Falls Trail
This easy hike offers some of the best Glacier has to offer, with only a short walk.
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Rainbow Falls Trail Details
This easy hike offers some of the best Glacier has to offer, with only a short walk. Most people reach Goat Haunt, Mont., via a boat from Waterton Lakes National Park and the area is considered some of the wildest landscape in the park. After the scenic cruise across the water, you start the short hike. Rainbow Falls is an impressive whitewater cascade into beautiful water pools that could easily distract you from looking up, where you'll find impressive mountain views. Remember, Glacier is grizzly country. Carry bear spray, make noise and travel in groups. Trailhead is at Goat Haunt.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
1 mile
Estimated time
1 hour
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Rainbow Falls Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Rainbow Falls Trail
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0.1 mi away
Lake Francis Trail
If you imagine a backcountry lake in Glacier National Park, it likely would look something like Lake Francis.
0.1 mi away
Lake Janet Trail
The spires and peaks that make up Porcupine Ridge in Glacier National Park surround Lake Janet.
0.2 mi away
Goat Haunt Overlook Trail
The Goat Haunt area is known for its rugged beauty and remoteness.
0.2 mi away
Kootenai Lakes
The beautiful water isn't the only attraction for those headed to Kootenai Lakes.
6.7 mi away
Waterton Townsite
Goat Haunt is a launch point for easy day hikes, and long backcountry adventures, but you won't find any services in this area of the park. The closest place to stock up is Waterton Townsite in Canada.
