Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta
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Top Photography Spots in and near Waterton Lakes National Park
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Browning, Montana
Redrock Falls
4.53.73 mi / 308 ft gainThe hike to Redrock Falls begins at the Swiftcurrent Pass Trailhead in the Many Glacier area of Glacier National Park. The trailhead is located at the western end of the Swiftcurrent Motor Inn parking lot. From the trailhead, head straight toward Swiftcurrent Pass and Redrock Falls. At approxi...Read more -
Browning, Montana
Grinnell Glacier in Glacier NP
5.011.33 mi / 1965 ft gainThe Grinnel Glacier Hike begins at the Grinnell Glacier Trailhead just past the Many Glacier Lodge. A fee of $25 is required to enter Glacier National Park for a seven-day pass. The Many Glacier region is entered from the east side of the park from the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. The Grinnel...Read more -
Browning, Montana
Grinnell Lake
5.07.15 mi / 230 ft gainThe hike to Grinnell Lake begins at the Grinnell Glacier Trailhead, approximately 0.5 miles past Many Glacier Hotel in the Many Glacier area of Glacier National Park. For folks staying in the hotel, there is an optional trailhead just south of the building. There is also is a boat shuttle for tho...Read more -
Browning, Montana
Walk the Swiftcurrent Nature Trail, Glacier National Park
5.02.66 mi / 135 ft gainWalking in either direction, the trail is easy to follow. If you take the loop counter-clockwise, you will reach the Grinnell Glacier parking area in just over a half mile (which is an alternate starting point for this trail). Follow the signs and continue left to rejoin the trail. About a mile l...Read more -
Swiftcurrent, Montana
Hike to Apikuni Falls at Glacier National Park
5.01.92 mi / 846 ft gainFrom the parking lot follow the trail to the left to Apikuni Falls. The first 1/4 mile of the trail is an easy stroll through an open field before entering an aspen forest where the trail ascends more than 500 feet in less than 1/2 mile. The falls won't be visible until the final 1/8 mile of the...Read more -
Browning, Montana
Backpack to Poia Lake, Glacier NP
12.8 mi / 1700 ft gainLocated in Many Glacier, the Red Gap Pass trail begins at the Apikuni Falls Trailhead located east of the Many Glacier Lodge (if you're looking to check out the falls before your hike, check out Hike to Apikuni Falls at Glacier National Park). The trail starts at a gradual incline and continue th...Read more -
Glacier National Park, Montana
Fly Over Glacier National Park
Flying over Glacier National Park in a small airplane is an epic way to see the beautiful scenery of this National Park. If you haven't even been to the park before, it is a great way to see it for the first time, which was the case for me. Time: The best time to fly over these majestic mountain...Read more -
Browning, Montana
Cracker Lake
5.012.71 mi / 2001 ft gainThe 6.1 mile (12.2 roundtrip), hike to Cracker Lake includes wooded forests, grand views of lakes and mountains, creek crossings, distant waterfalls, mining ruins, possible wildflowers and wildlife, and a swim in turquoise water. At 1400ft elevation gain, the trail never gets too taxing. The view...Read more -
West Glacier, Montana
Bike Glacier's Going to the Sun Road
5.016 mi / 2460 ft gainBike up the road towards Logan Pass. Make sure to stay alert for traffic coming up and down the road. Helmets and flashing red, rear lights are required when biking at night in Glacier National Park. A forward facing light is also recommended to see gravel and other obstacles. Make sure to keep e...Read more -
West Glacier, Montana
Waterton Lakes via Packers Roost
5.022.15 mi / 4596 ft gainDay 1: This gorgeous backpacking adventure begins at the Packer's Roost trailhead, which is almost halfway between West and East Glacier on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. This trailhead is marked on the highway before you get to the "Loop." It's a quick left turn so keep your eyes peeled as you pass ...Read more -
Pincher Creek No. 9, Alberta
Scramble Table Mountain near Pincher Creek
6.2 mi / 2296.6 ft gainThe trail starts at Beaver Mines Lake Campground.From the town of Beaver Mines, take route 774 South to the well marked Beaver Lakes campground turn off. Drive to the end of the camp where you will see a trail head sign board. The trail starts beside the parking sign (A second trail at the end of...Read more -
West Glacier, Montana
Avalanche Lake via Trail of Cedars
4.95.91 mi / 843 ft gainThis very scenic Glacier National Park hike off of Going-to-the-Sun road is 4.5 miles with a total elevation gain of 730 feet. The hike to Avalanche Lake begins from the Trail of the Cedars trailhead. Be prepared for a lot of incline. Approximately one half mile from the trailhead you’ll reach...Read more -
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Grinnell Glacier Overlook via Highline Trail
4.015.23 mi / 3934 ft gainThere are two ways to get to this trail. Preferred route: Start the Highline Trail at Logan Pass. Hike 7.5 miles on a pleasantly gradual trail to get to the overlook trail. Alternate route: You can instead start at The Loop (shuttle stop), hike up to the Granite Park Chalet, and then hike an addi...Read more -
West Glacier, Montana
Granite Park Chalet via Highline Trail
4.511.49 mi / 1555 ft gainThe trailhead for the Highline Trail is located near the west side of Logan's Pass. Parking is limited at the Pass so arriving early to guarantee a spot, or taking a park shuttle (no fee) is suggested. The shuttles run consistently during the day at different locations throughout the Park. Howeve...Read more -
West Glacier, Montana
Explore Avalanche Creek
5.00.7 miAvalanche Creek is one of Glacier National Park's easiest features to access and also one of its most unique. The old-growth cedar forest is home to towering trees, moss-covered boulders, and a rushing stream of glacial water. A small loop trail winds through the lower forest and leads to a bri...Read more -
Browning, Montana
Piegan Mountain
5.05 mi / 3000 ft gainStart this hike at the Lunch Creek parking lot just over Logan Pass. Follow the climber's trail which will lead you above a waterfall and into Lunch Creek Basin. Looking straight ahead, you will see Pollock Mountain. Continue to your right for the peak approach (if you go all the way to the right...Read more