Hiking in Glacier
Logan Pass
One of Glacier’s most popular trails, this trek will take you along the Garden Wall, the distinctly jagged looking peaks visible from the Going-to-the-Sun Road. After the first quarter mile, the trail becomes precarious as it is along a sheer cliff edge, however handrails are built in. Other than the height, the trail is rated as easy. Look into through hiking to a car or shuttle at the Loop or adding on to an out and back trip with the Grinnell Glacier Overlook spur trail. During the high season parking here is extremely limited, consider taking the shuttle from the Apgar or St. Mary Visitor Centers.
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Highline Trail
Highline TrailOne of Glacier’s most popular trails, this trek will take you along the Garden Wall, the distinctly jagged looking peaks visible from the Going-to-the-Sun Road. After the first quarter mile, the trail becomes precarious as it is along a sheer cliff edge, however handrails are built in. Other than the height, the trail is rated as easy. Look into through hiking to a car or shuttle at the Loop or adding on to an out and back trip with the Grinnell Glacier Overlook spur trail. During the high season parking here is extremely limited, consider taking the shuttle from the Apgar or St. Mary Visitor Centers.
Walk 1.5 miles to Hidden Lake Overlook, or continue for the full 3 miles all the way to the lake. The path is well established and features a boardwalk for the first quarter mile. During the high season parking here is extremely limited, consider taking the shuttle from the Apgar or St. Mary Visitor Centers.
Hidden Lake Trail
Walk 1.5 miles to Hidden Lake Overlook, or continue for the full 3 miles all the way to the lake. The path is well established and features a boardwalk for the first quarter mile. During the high season parking here is extremely limited, consider taking the shuttle from the Apgar or St. Mary Visitor Centers.
West Side
This trail is heavily used, but for good reason. The payoff for this easy 2.5 mile trail is a gorgeous alpine lake framed by the sharp mountain peaks Glacier is famous for. If time allows, explore the Trail of the Cedars area preceding the trail head. During the high season parking here is extremely limited, consider taking the shuttle from the Apgar Visitor Center.
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Avalanche Lake
This trail is heavily used, but for good reason. The payoff for this easy 2.5 mile trail is a gorgeous alpine lake framed by the sharp mountain peaks Glacier is famous for. If time allows, explore the Trail of the Cedars area preceding the trail head. During the high season parking here is extremely limited, consider taking the shuttle from the Apgar Visitor Center.
Choose your own adventure with this trail that splits into three different destinations: Sperry Chalet, Snyder Lake, and Mt. Brown Lookout. The trail begins at Sperry Trailhead across from Lake McDonald Lodge and is rated as moderate.
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Sperry Chalet
Gunsight Pass TrailChoose your own adventure with this trail that splits into three different destinations: Sperry Chalet, Snyder Lake, and Mt. Brown Lookout. The trail begins at Sperry Trailhead across from Lake McDonald Lodge and is rated as moderate.
East Side
A popular destination featuring an easy hike through lush forests to impressive waterfalls. Hike 1.2 miles to St. Mary Falls, or continue for the full 1.8 miles to Virginia falls. The trailhead is well marked and begins at St. Mary Falls pullout. During the high season parking here is extremely limited, consider taking the shuttle from the St. Mary Visitor Center.
Saint Mary Falls Trail
A popular destination featuring an easy hike through lush forests to impressive waterfalls. Hike 1.2 miles to St. Mary Falls, or continue for the full 1.8 miles to Virginia falls. The trailhead is well marked and begins at St. Mary Falls pullout. During the high season parking here is extremely limited, consider taking the shuttle from the St. Mary Visitor Center.
If you are looking for a break from the summer crowds, head to Two Medicine! The trails around the entirety of Two Medicine Lake offer ample opportunity to make a hike as long or as short as you would like. Be on the lookout for moose munching on willow at the lakes edges at dawn and dusk!
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Two Medicine Lake
If you are looking for a break from the summer crowds, head to Two Medicine! The trails around the entirety of Two Medicine Lake offer ample opportunity to make a hike as long or as short as you would like. Be on the lookout for moose munching on willow at the lakes edges at dawn and dusk!
This 4.3 mile moderate trail leads to arguably the most picturesque lake in all of Glacier. Another popular choice among visitors, parking can be difficult but not as bad as Logan Pass or Avalanche Lake. The trail begins at Swiftcurrent Pass trailhead. Allow 5-6 hours, plus more if you’d like to go for a dip in this glacial lake.
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Iceberg Lake
This 4.3 mile moderate trail leads to arguably the most picturesque lake in all of Glacier. Another popular choice among visitors, parking can be difficult but not as bad as Logan Pass or Avalanche Lake. The trail begins at Swiftcurrent Pass trailhead. Allow 5-6 hours, plus more if you’d like to go for a dip in this glacial lake.
From the Swiftcurrent picnic area, hike 3.5 miles to Grinnell Lake or take a right at the well-marked fork up the mountain to Grinnell Glacier for a total of 5.5 miles one way. One of the few actual remaining glaciers, Grinnell becomes a spectacular waterfall as it melts and creates the bright blue color of the lake. A great full day option, or buy a ticket for the boat from the boat landing near Many Glacier Lodge to shave off the first 2.5 miles.
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Grinnell Glacier
From the Swiftcurrent picnic area, hike 3.5 miles to Grinnell Lake or take a right at the well-marked fork up the mountain to Grinnell Glacier for a total of 5.5 miles one way. One of the few actual remaining glaciers, Grinnell becomes a spectacular waterfall as it melts and creates the bright blue color of the lake. A great full day option, or buy a ticket for the boat from the boat landing near Many Glacier Lodge to shave off the first 2.5 miles.
North Fork
Located 25 miles North of Apgar Visitor Center, Polebridge is a small Western town acting as the gateway to the North Fork area of Glacier National Park. It’s a quirky place, and worth a stop in at the mercantile for a huckleberry bear claw. Continue East down the only road into Polebridge and you will encounter a national park entry station. Clear signage will direct you to Bowman Lake, better known as Alison’s favorite place ever. Enjoy the peaceful, placid lake and take a walk down the 7.0 miles of shoreline trail.
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Bowman Lake
Located 25 miles North of Apgar Visitor Center, Polebridge is a small Western town acting as the gateway to the North Fork area of Glacier National Park. It’s a quirky place, and worth a stop in at the mercantile for a huckleberry bear claw. Continue East down the only road into Polebridge and you will encounter a national park entry station. Clear signage will direct you to Bowman Lake, better known as Alison’s favorite place ever. Enjoy the peaceful, placid lake and take a walk down the 7.0 miles of shoreline trail.