Giant Springs, Natural spring and state park in Great Falls, Montana
Giant Springs produces over 156 million gallons of water daily, maintaining a constant temperature of 54 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year point.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition documented Giant Springs in 1805, with William Clark describing it as the largest fountain he had encountered.
The Blackfeet people used Giant Springs as a reliable water source during winter months before European settlers arrived in the region.
The park features 30 miles of trails connected to the River's Edge Trail System, with options for hiking, biking, and wildlife observation.
The spring water travels underground through the Madison aquifer for approximately 3,000 years before emerging at the surface.
Location: Montana
Location: Great Falls
Address: 4803 Giant Springs Road 59405 Great Falls
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 05:30-21:30
Phone: +14067271212
Website: http://stateparks.mt.gov/giant-springs
GPS coordinates: 47.53420,-111.23000
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:21
Montana offers a range of landscapes from the peaks of Glacier National Park to the central plains. The state has several mountain routes including the Going-to-the-Sun Road and the Beartooth Highway, both exceeding 3,000 meters in elevation. Glacial lakes such as Flathead Lake and Lake McDonald stretch over miles, with geological formations revealing millions of years of natural history. The Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman holds significant dinosaur fossil collections. Montana's mining history is evident in the streets of Virginia City, a former territorial capital founded in 1863, where over 200 buildings from the 19th century are preserved. The Little Bighorn Battlefield commemorates the 1876 conflicts between the U.S. Army and Native American nations. To observe local wildlife, the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center houses bears and wolves in protected habitats. Hikers can take the 18-kilometer Highline Trail along the continental divide or walk to the Grinnell Glacier through alpine lakes in Glacier National Park.
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