Beaver Chief Falls
Montana · height not recorded · Glacier National Park · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Beaver Chief Falls is a waterfall in Flathead County, Montana. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Beaver Chief Falls is a waterfall located in Glacier National Park, Montana, US. The falls emerge at the top of a hanging valley just beyond the outflow for Lake Ellen Wilson and descend in a series of braided drops a distance of nearly 1,300 feet (400 m), the tallest of which is recorded as being a straight drop of 517 ft (158 m). Below the hanging valley lies Lincoln Lake, where the cascades end. Somewhat inaccessible, the falls require a nearly 20-mile (32 km) round-trip hike to visit.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Chief Falls (this page) | — | — | — | N | — |
| Feather Woman Falls | 1 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Beaver Medicine Falls | 2 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Akaiyan Falls | 2 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Monument Falls | 4 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Siksika Falls | 4 mi | — | — | N | — |
Questions visitors ask about Beaver Chief Falls
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Is Beaver Chief Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Beaver Chief Falls is inside Glacier National Park. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Beaver Chief Falls?
No — dogs are not allowed on trails here. Most National Park trails prohibit pets to protect wildlife. Service animals are an exception per ADA.
How far is Beaver Chief Falls from a major city?
Beaver Chief Falls is 12 miles from West Glacier (about 18 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
48.5939, -113.7644
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaver_Chief_Falls
Wikidata (Q85746203)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q85746203
GeoNames (5639117)
https://www.geonames.org/5639117/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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