Triple Divide Peak

Triple Divide Peak is a 2433-meter-high mountain summit in Glacier National Park. At this location, the water divides meet where rainfall flows into three separate river systems heading in different directions.

This mountain peak was known to indigenous peoples long before Glacier National Park was founded in 1910. Its role as a watershed divide held importance for navigation and understanding where water flowed.

Local tribes held this peak in special regard for how water at its summit flows toward three different directions. The way rain splits into three paths at this point created deep meaning for people living in the region.

Summer months offer the best conditions for hiking to this summit, as snow and ice melt away. Several trails within the park lead toward this peak, though the routes require good physical fitness and planning.

Rainfall at this peak flows into three separate oceans: the Pacific, Atlantic, and toward Hudson Bay. This triple divide effect is an unusual hydrological feature that many visitors find remarkable.

Location: Flathead County

Location: Glacier County

Elevation above the sea: 2,433 m

GPS coordinates: 48.57303,-113.51677

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:26