Weeping Wall (Montana)
Cliff Mountain cliff with perennial seepage forming icefalls
Roadside cascades on Glacier National Park’s Going‑to‑the‑Sun Road; visitors pull over for photos, short walks and close views of limestone cliffs with spring runoff.
The Weeping Wall in Montana is a series of waterfalls and seepage lines on a steep rock face along Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park. The site frequently sprays the road during high runoff and is a well-known roadside feature on the park’s principal scenic drive.
The waterfalls are the product of mountain runoff and spring snowmelt flowing over fractured rock and talus, creating seasonal cascades that vary in volume through the year. The flow can form ice in winter and contributes to local rockfall and slope changes over time.
The Weeping Wall is located within Glacier National Park in northwestern Montana, along the Going-to-the-Sun Road near the high alpine area around Logan Pass. The surrounding landscape is alpine terrain of glaciated peaks, cirques, and valleys.
- Best time to visit: Best seen from the Going-to-the-Sun Road pullouts; peak flow and misting of the road occur during spring snowmelt in late spring and early summer.
How to Get to Weeping Wall (Montana) #
Access is via Going-to-the-Sun Road (State Route 564/US-2 depending on approach) within Glacier National Park. The road is seasonal; check the National Park Service website for current opening dates and driving conditions. Parking is at designated pullouts along the road.
Tips for Visiting Weeping Wall (Montana) #
- Plan the drive on Going-to-the-Sun Road during daylight; the Weeping Wall is best viewed from the eastbound side.
- Allow time for other short stops along the road - many viewpoints are clustered and worth a slow drive.
- If visiting in winter, check Glacier National Park road opening schedules - Going-to-the-Sun Road is seasonal and often closed to vehicles until late spring.
Best Time to Visit Weeping Wall (Montana) #
Best during summer when Going-to-the-Sun Road is open; late spring offers dramatic water flow but variable road access.
Weather & Climate near Weeping Wall (Montana) #
Weeping Wall (Montana)'s climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -14°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (785 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (101 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
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