Waterfall

Beaver Chief Falls

Also known as: Diamond Falls, Lincoln Falls

Beaver Chief Falls
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About This Waterfall

This one of the tallest waterfall in Montana's Glacier National Park. The falls are also known as Diamond Falls (because as the water falls, it splits into two channels, then converges before it reaches the floor of the valley, forming a jagged diamond shape in the cliff,) and Lincoln Falls, obviously for the lake that it falls into. Prior to 1939, the NPS referred to the falls as Lincoln Falls. The falls require at minimum a 9 mile (one way) hike to reach. Many sources cite the height as 1344', but this can't be possible according to USGS map data. The difference in elevation between the lakes is 1331', and there is a 40' contour above the falls that is mostly level, so 1291' is likely a more realistic figure. Either way, it's a very large waterfall surrounded by world class scenery.

Waterfall Details

Waterfall Form

Tiered Horsetails

Total Height

1,291ft

Tallest Drop

517ft

Number of Drops

3

Run

500ft

Avg Width

50ft

Max Width

150ft

Pitch

75°

Magnitude

61.06

High Flow

50cfs

Low Flow

1cfs

IWC Rating:2.61
Feeder Stream:Lincoln Creek
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Getting There

GPS Coordinates

48.594400, -113.762200

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Quick Facts

TypeWaterfall
FormTiered Horsetails
StatusConfirmed

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Tips

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Best photos during golden hour or after rain.

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A hike may be required to reach the falls.

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Parking available nearby.

Safety Info

Stay on marked trails. Rocks near waterfalls are extremely slippery.

Never swim at the top of a waterfall. Strong currents can be deceptive.

Respect the environment. Pack out everything you bring in.