Glacier National Park Trails (Best Hikes in Glacier National Park)

Glacier National Park Trails (Best Hikes in Glacier National Park)

There are over 700 miles of hiking trails in Glacier National Park, ranging from easy walks to challenging backcountry routes. Here are a few popular trails to consider:

1. Highline Trail:

The Highline Trail is a popular hiking trail in Glacier National Park in Montana, USA. It's a 11.6-mile (18.6 km) trail that starts at Logan Pass and ends at The Loop, offering stunning views of the park's alpine scenery along the way.

The trail begins at Logan Pass Visitor Center, where hikers can take a short spur trail to Hidden Lake Overlook for panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. From there, the trail follows the Garden Wall, a narrow ridge with steep drop-offs on both sides. Hikers can see the glaciers, valleys, and mountain peaks in all directions, as well as spot wildlife such as mountain goats and bighorn sheep.

About 7.6 miles (12.2 km) into the hike, the trail splits off to the Grinnell Glacier Overlook, which offers incredible views of Grinnell Glacier and Upper Grinnell Lake. The overlook is a great place to rest and take in the scenery before continuing on.

2. Grinnell Glacier Trail:

This 6.8-mile (10.9 km) round-trip hike takes you to the foot of the Grinnell Glacier, one of the park's most iconic features.

3. Iceberg Lake Trail:

This 9.6-mile (15.4 km) round-trip hike takes you to a beautiful alpine lake, where you can see icebergs floating in the water during the early summer months.

Iceberg Lake Trail

4. Hidden Lake Trail:

This 5.4-mile (8.7 km) round-trip hike starts at Logan Pass and takes you to Hidden Lake, where you can see wildlife such as mountain goats and bighorn sheep.

Hidden Lake Trail

Hidden Lake Trail

Hidden Lake Trail

5. Avalanche Lake Trail:

This 4.6-mile (7.4 km) round-trip hike takes you through a beautiful old-growth forest to a stunning glacial lake.