Did you know that Glacier National Park has over 200 named waterfalls? Some of them require a lengthy hike or a backpacking adventure, so unless you’re an outdoor expert, you probably won’t see them all. Luckily, the park also has a few waterfalls that don’t require any hiking at all. In Fact, Silver Staircase Falls can be spotted from the highway.

Glacier National Park encompasses a whopping 1,583 square miles.

Troy Smith / Flickr Needless to say, it’s full of all kinds of hidden gems as well as popular points of interest.

Silver Staircase Falls is located between mile markers 188 and 189 on US-2.

Michael Lusk / Flickr It’s about a five minute drive from the famous Goat Lick Overlook.

The waterfall requires no hiking or treacherous terrain to reach.

David E / TripAdvisor In fact, you’ll be able to spot it from the road.

The waterfall itself is incredibly unique, and you’ll enjoy checking it out even if the water isn’t flowing.

SouthIA / TripAdvisor Luckily, it does have a steady stream most of the time.

This place is a photo taking paradise.

Leah S / TripAdvisor It may be close to the road, but it’s a spot that is often overlooked. If you get out of your car and really check it out, you’ll probably spot a photographer or two.

Silver Staircase Falls is one of Glacier National Park’s top hidden gems… and it’s hiding in plain sight.

The_Concierge_8 / TripAdvisor If you have any plans to go to Glacier soon, check this peaceful little spot out.

Silver Staircase Falls is the perfect place to stop and stretch your legs when you’re driving through Glacier National Park. It may not seem remarkable when you’re driving by, but if you stop and stay for a while, you’ll see that it’s quite delightful.

Troy Smith / Flickr

Needless to say, it’s full of all kinds of hidden gems as well as popular points of interest.

Michael Lusk / Flickr

It’s about a five minute drive from the famous Goat Lick Overlook.

David E / TripAdvisor

In fact, you’ll be able to spot it from the road.

SouthIA / TripAdvisor

Luckily, it does have a steady stream most of the time.

Leah S / TripAdvisor

It may be close to the road, but it’s a spot that is often overlooked. If you get out of your car and really check it out, you’ll probably spot a photographer or two.

The_Concierge_8 / TripAdvisor

If you have any plans to go to Glacier soon, check this peaceful little spot out.

Do you have a favorite waterfall at Glacier National Park?

OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article.

Address: Glacier National Park, Montana, USA