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At Alberta Falls, Glacier Creek thunders down this spectacular waterfall that ranks as one of the park's more popular hiking destinations.

Short Hike: A short hike up Loch Vale Trail from the Glacier Gorge Junction Trailhead or Bear Lake Trailhead will lead you to Alberta Falls. Consider utilizing the park's FREE shuttle bus to get to the trailhead.

Family Friendly: The hike to Alberta Falls is easy enough to be completed by most visitors. It's roughly 0.8 miles on gentle trail.

Gem Type: Waterfall

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Brian Smith

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Mar 6, 2024
Peter Rojek
loved all the ice
Sep 27, 2023
Jacob Street
Fall Break
Sep 21, 2023
Jeff Giesler
Return to lower shuttle stop to save uphill climb
Aug 7, 2023
Lisa McLauchlan
Aug 3, 2023
Liz Plotnick-Snay
Hike down mostly to the Falls then back up to climb out! Do-able
Jun 30, 2023
Steve Ernst
Jun 13, 2023
Marcie Shafer
May 25, 2023
Marilyn Cox
Beautiful hike!

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