Glacier National Park Hiking Guide

Glacier National Park is home to over 700 miles of trails, offering breathtaking views of mountains, lakes, forests, and glaciers. Whether you’re looking for an easy hike or a challenging trek, this Glacier National Park Hiking Guide will guide you in the right direction.

Glacier at a Glance

Located in northwestern Montana
700+ miles of hiking trails
Features the Going-to-the-Sun Road with stunning mountain and lake views
Home to glaciers, alpine meadows, and dense forests
Wildlife includes grizzly bears, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, and moose
Activities: hiking, boating, camping, and wildlife watching
Best visited in late summer and early fall for ideal weather and open roads/trails

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Easy Hikes

These trails are great for families, beginners, or those looking for a leisurely stroll through nature.

Hike Name	Difficulty	Mileage (Round Trip)
Trail of the Cedars	Easy	0.7 miles
Hidden Lake Overlook	Easy	2.8 miles
Running Eagle Falls	Easy	0.6 miles
Swiftcurrent Nature Trail	Easy	2.6 miles
Apgar Lookout	Easy	7.1 miles
Johns Lake Loop	Easy	2.0 miles
Sun Point Nature Trail	Easy	1.0 miles
Rocky Point Trail	Easy	1.9 miles
Avalanche Lake Trail	Easy	4.5 miles
St. Mary Falls Trail	Easy	1.7 miles
Fish Lake Trail	Easy	3.0 miles

Moderate Hikes

These hikes are longer and more strenuous but still manageable for most hikers. They offer a bit of a challenge with rewarding views.

Hike Name	Difficulty	Mileage (Round Trip)
Iceberg Lake Trail	Moderate	9.7 miles
Grinnell Glacier Trail	Moderate	7.6 miles
Highline Trail (Logan Pass to Granite Park Chalet)	Moderate	11.8 miles
Siyeh Pass	Moderate	10.3 miles
Ptarmigan Tunnel	Moderate	10.6 miles
Cracker Lake	Moderate	12.6 miles
Scenic Point Trail	Moderate	6.2 miles
Apikuni Falls	Moderate	1.7 miles
Piegan Pass	Moderate	9.2 miles
Avalanche Lake (via Sperry Chalet)	Moderate	6.0 miles
Redrock Falls	Moderate	3.6 miles
Swiftcurrent Pass	Moderate	14.2 miles
Gunsight Pass	Moderate	20.6 miles
Dawson-Pitamakan Loop	Moderate	18.8 miles

Difficult Hikes

These trails are challenging, either due to length, steep elevation gains, or rugged terrain. They are best suited for experienced hikers.

Hike Name	Difficulty	Mileage (Round Trip)
Grinnell Glacier (via Upper Grinnell Lake)	Difficult	10.6 miles
Swiftcurrent Pass (via Granite Park Chalet)	Difficult	15.2 miles
Gunsight Lake	Difficult	12.2 miles
The Loop to Granite Park Chalet	Difficult	8.0 miles
Siyeh Bend to Sunrift Gorge (via Piegan Pass)	Difficult	12.8 miles
Dawson-Pitamakan Loop (Two Medicine)	Difficult	18.8 miles
Sperry Glacier Trail	Difficult	17.2 miles
Boulder Pass	Difficult	32.4 miles
Pitamakan Pass	Difficult	15.6 miles
Granite Park Loop (via Loop Trail)	Difficult	7.6 miles