Glacier National Park

Glacial-lake and alpine-view hikes with wildlife, snow, parking, and shuttle considerations.

Explore Glacier National Park

Sperry Chalet Trail

Sperry Chalet Trail

Plan Sperry Chalet Trail in Glacier with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.

Gunsight Pass Trail

Gunsight Pass Trail

Plan Gunsight Pass Trail in Glacier with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.

Cracker Lake Trail

Cracker Lake Trail

Plan Cracker Lake Trail in Glacier with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.

Swiftcurrent Lookout Trail

Swiftcurrent Lookout Trail

Plan Swiftcurrent Lookout Trail in Glacier with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.

Quartz Lake Loop

Quartz Lake Loop

Plan Quartz Lake Loop in Glacier with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.

Numa Ridge Lookout Trail

Numa Ridge Lookout Trail

Plan Numa Ridge Lookout Trail in Glacier with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.

Scalplock Lookout Trail

Scalplock Lookout Trail

Plan Scalplock Lookout Trail in Glacier with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.

Snyder Lake Trail

Snyder Lake Trail

Plan Snyder Lake Trail in Glacier with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.

McDonald Creek Trail

McDonald Creek Trail

Plan McDonald Creek Trail in Glacier with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.

Grinnell Glacier Trail

Grinnell Glacier Trail

A premier Many Glacier route above turquoise lakes to a viewpoint overlooking Grinnell Glacier and the cirque.

Iceberg Lake Trail

Iceberg Lake Trail

A long but moderate-grade climb through forest and meadows to a cold cirque lake often holding floating ice.

Ptarmigan Falls Trail

Ptarmigan Falls Trail

A forest-and-meadow climb to a powerful cascade on the shared Iceberg Lake and Ptarmigan Tunnel route.

Apikuni Falls Trail

Apikuni Falls Trail

A short, steep climb to the base of a tall waterfall dropping from a mountain alcove.

Johns Lake Loop

Johns Lake Loop

A compact forest loop linking Johns Lake, McDonald Creek, Sacred Dancing Cascade, and McDonald Falls viewpoints.

Rocky Point Trail

Rocky Point Trail

A forested lakeshore hike to an open point with views across Lake McDonald toward the mountains.

Grinnell Lake Trail

Grinnell Lake Trail

A mostly gentle route past Swiftcurrent and Josephine lakes to a turquoise lake beneath the Garden Wall.

Swiftcurrent Pass Trail

Swiftcurrent Pass Trail

A long Many Glacier route past lakes and waterfalls to a high pass overlooking the west side of the park.

Piegan Pass Trail

Piegan Pass Trail

A high-country route through forest and wildflower slopes to a broad pass beneath Mount Siyeh and Cataract Mountain.

Siyeh Pass Loop

Siyeh Pass Loop

A demanding alpine crossing through Preston Park and Siyeh Pass with a long descent toward Sunrift Gorge.

Appistoki Falls Trail

Appistoki Falls Trail

A short forested climb to a viewpoint toward Appistoki Falls and the steep walls above Two Medicine.

Aster Falls Trail

Aster Falls Trail

A gentle lakeshore and woodland walk to a shaded cascade near the south shore of Two Medicine Lake.

Aster Park Trail

Aster Park Trail

A continuation beyond Aster Falls to an elevated bench with broad views across Two Medicine Lake.

Cobalt Lake Trail

Cobalt Lake Trail

A long valley hike past waterfalls and forest to a quiet alpine lake beneath rugged peaks.

Dawson Pass Trail

Dawson Pass Trail

A sustained climb to a high pass with sweeping views of the Two Medicine country and Continental Divide.

Scenic Point Trail

Scenic Point Trail

A steep, exposed climb from forest to open slopes overlooking Two Medicine Lake and surrounding peaks.

Otokomi Lake Trail

Otokomi Lake Trail

A steady climb through forest and avalanche terrain to a rocky basin and clear mountain lake.

Baring Falls Trail

Baring Falls Trail

A short descent through forest to a compact waterfall near the shore of Saint Mary Lake.