Redrock Falls
Montana · 25-foot drop · Glacier National Park · Last verified 2026-06-26
Today at Redrock Falls: mostly clear, 51°F.
Right now
Overnight
51°F
Mostly Clear
Friday
73°F
Sunny
Today's daylight
Sunrise 5:42 AM · Sunset 9:37 PM · 15h 55m
Other park alerts
- Many Glacier Trail Closures(Information)
- Two Medicine North Shore Trailhead Reroute(Information)
- Going-to-the-Sun Road is Open for 2026 Season(Information)
Snapshot built 6m ago. Sources: NWS TFX.
Redrock Falls is a 25-foot multi-tier cascade on Swiftcurrent Creek in the Many Glacier section of Glacier National Park, tumbling over the namesake reddish argillite ledges between Redrock Lake and Bullhead Lake. The 3.6-mile round-trip from Swiftcurrent Pass Trailhead is one of the easiest waterfall hikes in the park — only 230 ft of elevation gain — and passes Fishercap Lake and Redrock Lake, both famous for moose sightings. Many Glacier Road construction has limited access through 2026; check NPS before driving up.
The trail
3.6 miles each way, rated easy with 230 feet of elevation gain. Swiftcurrent Pass Trailhead at the far end of Many Glacier Hotel parking lot. Glacier NP entrance fee $35/vehicle. Timed-entry vehicle reservation may be required for Many Glacier in peak season.
Why the waterfall is there
The Belt Supergroup argillite that gives Redrock Falls its name is over a billion years old — one of the oldest exposed sedimentary rocks in the Rocky Mountains. The red color comes from iron oxidation in the original shallow seabed.
- Rock type
- Belt Supergroup argillite
- Formation age
- Proterozoic, ~1.45 billion years
Source: USGS
Compare to nearby falls
If this one isn't the right fit, here's how it stacks up against the closest documented falls. Every column is filterable on the site — not buried in 13,000 reviews.
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redrock Falls (this page) | — | 25 ft | easy · 3.6 mi | N | $35 |
| Ptarmigan Falls | 2 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Hidden Falls | 2 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Grinnell Falls | 2 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Swiftcurrent Falls | 3 mi | — | — | N | — |
| Salamander Falls | 3 mi | — | — | N | — |
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Questions visitors ask about Redrock Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
How tall is Redrock Falls?
Redrock Falls is 25 feet (7.6 m) tall. Height is sourced from NPS Glacier.
Is Redrock Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Redrock Falls is inside Glacier National Park. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Redrock 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.
Can you swim at Redrock Falls?
Redrock Falls has a swimmable area. Locals dip in the pools below the cascade in summer, but the water is glacial snowmelt and stays cold even in August. Wading more common than swimming.
When is the best time to visit Redrock Falls?
Peak flow is typically June, July, August, September. Season-wise: summer, fall. Snowmelt and recent rain affect day-to-day volume.
Is there a fee to visit Redrock Falls?
Yes — entry costs around $35. Most Glacier National Park entrances accept the America the Beautiful annual pass.
How far is Redrock Falls from a major city?
Redrock Falls is 13 miles from Babb (about 25 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
48.7948, -113.7109
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-06-26
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