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Columbia Falls

Montana, United States · North America

About Columbia Falls

Columbia Falls sits on the route: 25 minutes from Whitefish, 50km from Going-to-the-Sun Road.

Columbia Falls is a town located in Montana, United States. With a population of 5,093, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Columbia Falls sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Denver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Columbia Falls to your route.

About Columbia Falls

St. Richard's Church is a Gothic Revival former Catholic church located in Columbia Falls, Montana, United States, in the Diocese of Helena. St. Richard's was the first church in Northwestern Montana upon its completion in 1891. The clay used to make the bricks was sourced from the banks of the nearby Flathead

Read more River. The building served as Columbia Falls' first public school during the weekdays. After World War II the parish outgrew the church and moved to a larger building. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. Today the building is privately owned.

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Where is Columbia Falls located?

Columbia Falls is located in Montana, United States, North America. The coordinates are 48.3725 latitude, -114.1815 longitude.

What is the population of Columbia Falls?

Columbia Falls has a population of approximately 5,093 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
5,093
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Montana
Timezone
America/Denver
Coordinates
48.3725, -114.1815

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911
Ambulance
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Fire
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Columbia Falls

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Logan Pass Viewpoint

The summit of Glacier National Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road at 6,646 feet, surrounded by alpine meadows, mountain goats, and glacial peaks.

49 km · about 55 min drive

famous road

Going-to-the-Sun Road

A spectacular 80-kilometer road crossing the Continental Divide in Glacier National Park through alpine meadows and past glacial lakes.

50 km · about 55 min drive

national park

Glacier National Park

Pristine wilderness with glacially carved peaks, turquoise lakes, and the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road.

52 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Big Bend Overlook (Going-to-the-Sun Road)

A sweeping curve on Glacier's Going-to-the-Sun Road with views of the sheer Garden Wall and the valley floor hundreds of feet below.

52 km · about 60 min drive

natural wonder

Flathead Lake

The largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi in the lower 48 states, with crystal-clear waters and stunning mountain scenery.

54 km · about 65 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Wild Goose Island Overlook

The most photographed spot on Going-to-the-Sun Road: a tiny island adrift in the turquoise sweep of St. Mary Lake, framed by Glacier's shark-tooth peaks.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Columbia Falls

  • 49 kmLogan Pass ViewpointThe summit of Glacier National Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road at 6,646 feet, surrounded by alpine meadows, mountain goats, and glacial peaks.
  • 50 kmGoing-to-the-Sun RoadA spectacular 80-kilometer road crossing the Continental Divide in Glacier National Park through alpine meadows and past glacial lakes.
  • 52 kmBig Bend Overlook (Going-to-the-Sun Road)A sweeping curve on Glacier's Going-to-the-Sun Road with views of the sheer Garden Wall and the valley floor hundreds of feet below.
  • 60 kmWild Goose Island OverlookThe most photographed spot on Going-to-the-Sun Road: a tiny island adrift in the turquoise sweep of St. Mary Lake, framed by Glacier's shark-tooth peaks.
  • 61 kmTwo MedicineA glacially carved lake valley in Glacier National Park's quiet southeast corner, with a 1914 chalet-era boat launch and views of Sinopah Mountain. Reached by a dead-end road that most Going-to-the-Sun traffic skips.

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