Glacier National Park
Glacial-lake and alpine-view hikes with wildlife, snow, parking, and shuttle considerations.
Use the sections and guides below to explore this subject in a clear, practical order.
Explore Glacier National Park
Sperry Chalet Trail
Plan Sperry Chalet Trail in Glacier with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideGunsight Pass Trail
Plan Gunsight Pass Trail in Glacier with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideCracker Lake Trail
Plan Cracker Lake Trail in Glacier with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideSwiftcurrent Lookout Trail
Plan Swiftcurrent Lookout Trail in Glacier with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideQuartz Lake Loop
Plan Quartz Lake Loop in Glacier with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideNuma Ridge Lookout Trail
Plan Numa Ridge Lookout Trail in Glacier with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideHuckleberry Mountain Lookout Trail
Plan Huckleberry Mountain Lookout Trail in Glacier with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideScalplock Lookout Trail
Plan Scalplock Lookout Trail in Glacier with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideSnyder Lake Trail
Plan Snyder Lake Trail in Glacier with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideMcDonald Creek Trail
Plan McDonald Creek Trail in Glacier with trailhead checks, route character, hazards, pacing, and return-trip decisions.
Read this guideHidden Lake Overlook Trail
An alpine boardwalk and trail to a viewpoint over Hidden Lake and Bearhat Mountain.
Read this guideAvalanche Lake Trail
A cedar-forest and gorge hike to a broad glacial lake beneath steep cliffs.
Read this guideTrail of the Cedars
An easy accessible forest loop beside Avalanche Creek and its carved gorge.
Read this guideSt. Mary and Virginia Falls Trail
A moderate Glacier hike linking two major waterfalls near St. Mary Lake.
Read this guideRunning Eagle Falls Trail
A short partly accessible Two Medicine walk to a distinctive waterfall.
Read this guideSwiftcurrent Nature Trail
An easy 2.3-mile Many Glacier loop around Swiftcurrent Lake.
Read this guideGrinnell Glacier Trail
A premier Many Glacier route above turquoise lakes to a viewpoint overlooking Grinnell Glacier and the cirque.
Read this guideIceberg Lake Trail
A long but moderate-grade climb through forest and meadows to a cold cirque lake often holding floating ice.
Read this guideHighline Trail to Haystack Pass
A spectacular continental-divide traverse to a broad saddle with sweeping Garden Wall views.
Read this guidePtarmigan Falls Trail
A forest-and-meadow climb to a powerful cascade on the shared Iceberg Lake and Ptarmigan Tunnel route.
Read this guideApikuni Falls Trail
A short, steep climb to the base of a tall waterfall dropping from a mountain alcove.
Read this guideJohns Lake Loop
A compact forest loop linking Johns Lake, McDonald Creek, Sacred Dancing Cascade, and McDonald Falls viewpoints.
Read this guideRocky Point Trail
A forested lakeshore hike to an open point with views across Lake McDonald toward the mountains.
Read this guideGrinnell Lake Trail
A mostly gentle route past Swiftcurrent and Josephine lakes to a turquoise lake beneath the Garden Wall.
Read this guideHighline Loop via Granite Park Chalet
A premier alpine traverse along the Garden Wall to Granite Park Chalet, followed by a steep descent to Going-to-the-Sun Road.
Read this guideSwiftcurrent Pass Trail
A long Many Glacier route past lakes and waterfalls to a high pass overlooking the west side of the park.
Read this guideAster Park Overlook Trail
A lakeside walk followed by a steep spur to an overlook above Two Medicine Lake.
Read this guidePiegan Pass Trail
A high-country route through forest and wildflower slopes to a broad pass beneath Mount Siyeh and Cataract Mountain.
Read this guideSiyeh Pass Loop
A demanding alpine crossing through Preston Park and Siyeh Pass with a long descent toward Sunrift Gorge.
Read this guideAppistoki Falls Trail
A short forested climb to a viewpoint toward Appistoki Falls and the steep walls above Two Medicine.
Read this guideAster Falls Trail
A gentle lakeshore and woodland walk to a shaded cascade near the south shore of Two Medicine Lake.
Read this guideAster Park Trail
A continuation beyond Aster Falls to an elevated bench with broad views across Two Medicine Lake.
Read this guideCobalt Lake Trail
A long valley hike past waterfalls and forest to a quiet alpine lake beneath rugged peaks.
Read this guideDawson Pass Trail
A sustained climb to a high pass with sweeping views of the Two Medicine country and Continental Divide.
Read this guideScenic Point Trail
A steep, exposed climb from forest to open slopes overlooking Two Medicine Lake and surrounding peaks.
Read this guideTwin Falls Trail
A mostly gentle lakeside route to twin cascades tucked into the forest beyond the west end of the lake.
Read this guideUpper Two Medicine Lake Trail
A scenic valley route along the lake and through forest to a broad upper lake ringed by mountains.
Read this guideOtokomi Lake Trail
A steady climb through forest and avalanche terrain to a rocky basin and clear mountain lake.
Read this guideBaring Falls Trail
A short descent through forest to a compact waterfall near the shore of Saint Mary Lake.
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