Twin Falls and Two Medicine Lake in Glacier National Park, MT 2025

Located in the southeastern part of Glacier National Park, Two Medicine Valley was once a significant park's landmark. In the early 20th century, it was among most visited sites in Montana. A chalet complex and Two Medicine Store remind of these times. Built in 1914, they are now a National Historic Landmark. Two Medicine Lake stretches for about 2 miles (3 km) and features scenic boat rides. The best time for hiking and other outdoor activities here is from April through September.

Two Medicine hikes

Two Medicine Lake is surrounded by a network of hiking trails, which provide stunning views of Sinopah Mountain and Rising Wolf Mountain dominating over the area. The most popular trails include a 4-mi (6-km) Upper Two Medicine Lake hike and a 7-mi (11-km) hike around the lake. From there, you can take a two-mile detour west of the lake to Twin Falls, a pair of picturesque waterfalls. The split waterfall plunges 80 feet (24 m) into the valley and is easily accessible. It's also possible to take a boat across the lake to shorten the walking distance to Twin Falls. To capture more cascading waters, it's also worth taking a hike to Rockwell Falls and Aster Falls on the South Shore of the lake.

Where to stay

Overnight stay in the valley is possible at Two Medicine Campground, located near East Glacier. Lower Two Medicine Lake is part of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. The whole area is sacred for the tribe and once was the site of various rituals, including Vision quests.