Falling Ice Glacier, Mountain glacier in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, United States.

Falling Ice Glacier sits on the southeastern cliffs of Mount Moran, displaying white and gray patterns against the dark stone face. The glacier is clearly visible from multiple viewpoints across the park, making it an easy landmark to spot when looking at the peaks.

This glacier formed during the Little Ice Age, a period of cooler temperatures that affected mountain regions globally. Since the mid-1800s, it has been shrinking steadily, reflecting changes in regional climate patterns over time.

Falling Ice Glacier is one of eleven remaining glaciers in the Teton Range and one of five on Mount Moran, alongside the Triple Glaciers and Skillet Glacier. Its meltwater drains into Leigh Lake, then via String Lake and Jenny Lake into Cottonwood Creek and the Snake River. The glacier lies along a major climbing route to Mount Moran's summit, so climbers pass it on the way up.

The best views come from the turnouts and overlooks positioned along the main park roads, especially those facing Mount Moran. Clear weather brings out the glacier's colors and details most clearly, so aim for sunny or partly cloudy days when visibility is high.

Meltwater from the glacier feeds directly into Leigh Lake below, creating a hidden water connection between the high peaks and the valley floor. Many visitors walk past this flow without realizing how this glacial system quietly sustains the entire ecosystem of the surrounding area.