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Known as the Crown of the Continent, Glacier National Park encompasses more than one million acres of terrain. Explore glacial-carved mountain peaks and valleys, cascading waterfalls and the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road, which runs through the heart of the park and crests the Continental Divide at Logan Pass. The park is open year-round and offers sightseeing, wildlife watching, fall foliage, boating, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, bicycling, fine dining and luxury accommodations.
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1. Scalplock Lookout Trail
2. Highline Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 509 reviews
A popular hiking trail with phenomenal views.
Reviewed By BigtimeAllthetime
With Grinnell Glacier access restricted (Covid), we accessed via the Highline trail (Logan Pass visitor center), climbed to the Grinnell Overlook (via Garden Wall trail), and returned via the Loop trail (to the Loop parking lot for pickup). Highly recommend this route as Highline going back out is not only longer but harder and the loop is mostly downhill. The views on Highline after rain yesterday were amazing and perfectly clear. We saw a group of mountain goats, multiple bighorn sheep (on the trail), and a few marmot. The climb to the glacier was tough but definitely worth it. Recommend continuing climb to the saddle (see recording) to see all four lakes at the bottom rather than just looking into the glacier. Exiting via the Loop trail was great as it was mostly downhill. Would definitely do this again and highly recommend if wanting to see the glacier.
3. Grinnell Glacier
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 651 reviews
A large glacier offering 300 acres of beauty.
Reviewed By BigtimeAllthetime
With Grinnell Glacier access restricted (Covid), we accessed via the Highline trail (Logan Pass visitor center), climbed to the Grinnell Overlook (via Garden Wall trail), and returned via the Loop trail (to the Loop parking lot for pickup). Highly recommend this route as Highline going back out is not only longer but harder and the loop is mostly downhill. The views on Highline after rain yesterday were amazing and perfectly clear. We saw a group of mountain goats, multiple bighorn sheep (on the trail), and a few marmot. The climb to the glacier was tough but definitely worth it. Recommend continuing climb to the saddle (see recording) to see all four lakes at the bottom rather than just looking into the glacier. Exiting via the Loop trail was great as it was mostly downhill. Would definitely do this again and highly recommend if wanting to see the glacier.
4. Swiftcurrent Falls
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 304 reviews
A scenic lake.
Reviewed By roamawaywithus - Bismarck, United States
A super pretty area to stop and check out the lodge, history, eat, or take a boat tour! We took a boat tour and hike to upper Grinnell Lake & Grinnell Glacier it was truly an unbelievable trip. The boat staff was very knowledgeable and more than accommodating. The lodge was a perfect place to eat and rest and just take in the views of the Lake!!!
5. Iceberg Lake Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 470 reviews
Hikers often wear bells and strike up loud conversations, so as not to startle the bears on this back country trail.
Reviewed By DRT135 - St. Marys, United States
We joined one of the park rangers for this hike who was very good guide. We learned about the plants along the trail as well as about the animals living in the area. The hike up was pleasant and Iceberg Lake reflects the changes in our climate. On our hike down we had rain, wind, hail and wintery mix so definitely plan to have layers of clothes as well as a good rain jacket and hat.
6. Siyeh Pass
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By 2MNtravelers_JnA - Chicago, United States
Loved this hike. We had no idea what we were getting into. We’re not hardcore hikers but we kept hearing how great this hike was. We started out not knowing how much of a climb it was. It was quite the incline but very much worth it! We made it up to Preston Park and Wow! Amazing views of Piegan Glacier as well as many others mountain peaks! You could definitely go further and I know there would be more amazing views! Do this hike!
7. Piegan Pass
8. Avalanche Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 800 reviews
A popular hiking area within Glacier National Park.
Reviewed By MichaelK1887 - Smyrna, United States
The hike there is moderately strenuous, but pretty doable for anyone in decent shape. The view at the lake is amazing with a lake surrounded by mountains and multiple waterfalls emptying into the lake. Well worth an afternoon.
9. Granite Park Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
A popular hiking trail.
Reviewed By GregoriousTraveler - Carrollton, United States
When we visited, the Highline Trail was still closed, so we took this trail to Granite Park Chalet. Don’t let the “flat” start fool you, this trail climbs pretty steeply over its 4 miles. The scenery was beautiful, although I will say, it did not change very much until about the 3 mile mark, so you were kinda looking at the sane thing most of the hike. Wildflowers were everywhere. Take your bear spray. We had 2 separate encounters with bears in the area, and they weren’t shy!!! Once you get closer to the chalet some different views start appearing and it gets more spectacular from there. At the chalet junction you can see both the Highline Trail and the Grinnell Glacier Overlook trails in the distance, and the swift current lookout high above. Amazing hike, but tough.
10. Trail of the Cedars
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 510 reviews
Reviewed By jerb2014 - Bristol, United States
The Trail of the Cedars is a pretty easy walk and leads to Avalanche Lake which is very beautiful and a great place for picnicking. You pass through a hemlock and cedar forest which is very beautiful. Great place for photographs.
