Glacier, Montana
Top Spots in and near Glacier
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West Glacier, Montana
Bike Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park
5.050.65 mi / 5036 ft gainEvery Spring (May - June) Going-to-the-Sun road remains closed to cars long after the snow has been plowed and melted. However, just past the Lake McDonald Lodge a sign declares the road open to Hikers and Bikers, providing one of Montana's best adventures. Follow Going-to-the-Sun Road in from ...Read more -
West Glacier, Montana
Hike to the Mt. Brown Lookout
5.0The trail is accessible (though sometimes covered in snow) year-round because the trailhead lies in the lower elevation area of the park. It begins at the Sperry Trailhead, located directly across the street from the lake McDonald Lodge. Follow the Sperry Trail for 1.6 miles until you reach the M...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 -
West Glacier, Montana
Trail of the Cedars
5.00.88 mi / 121 ft gainTrail of the Cedars Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Lake Mc Donald, Montana.Read more -
West Glacier, Montana
Avalanche Lake via Trail of Cedars
4.95.91 mi / 730 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 -
West Glacier, Montana
Camp at Sprague Creek Campground on Lake McDonald
4.5Ten miles long and nearly 500 feet deep, Lake McDonald, the largest lake in Glacial National Park. Sprague Creek is a small 25-site campground on the northeast shore of the lake, about 9 miles from the west entrance of the park. Campsites are on a first-come, first-serve basis and fill up early....Read more -
West Glacier, Montana
Backpack to Lincoln Lake
16.75 mi / 3747 ft gainIt's a 1600 ft slow increase in elevation. You can walk around the loose rocks going around the lake for an additional 2 miles of hiking. There is a back-country campground at the base of the glacier-fed lake and an amazing waterfall at the opposite end of the of the campground. To camp overnig...Read more -
Browning, Montana
Photography on Logan Pass
5.0Disclaimer: Glacier National Park has closed any off-trail activity in this area. The majority of the photos can be taken on-trail. Please be sure to adhere to the park's policy.With a short window of opportunity for visiting, Logan Pass offers a wealth of photographic options. As the winter sno...Read more -
Browning, Montana
Hidden Lake Overlook
5.02.83 miThe trail starts at the Logan Pass Visitor Center, which is right in the middle of Going-To-The-Sun Road. It can be very busy during the middle of the day, but early morning and early evening will have less of a crowd. It's a pretty short hike in a beautiful wide open alpine meadow. We were gree...Read more -
Browning, Montana
Hike Dragon's Tail Ridge
3.53 mi / 1800 ft gainStarting from Logan's Pass, make your way along the boardwalk that leads to the Hidden Lake Overlook. Depending on the previous winter, there may be quite a bit of snow covering large portions of the boardwalk and trail that leads to Dragon's Tail, so it is suggested that you take any necessary p...Read more -
Browning, Montana
Reynolds Mountain
4.511 mi / 2500 ft gainReynolds Mountain stands high above the Logan Pass Visitors Center. Because of it's easy location, be prepared to get caught in the heavy rush of tourists on the way up. Though most will not be going to Reynolds Mountain, you will still need to "wade" through heavy tourism to reach the trail he...Read more -
Browning, Montana
Summit Reynolds Mountain via the North Face Ascent Route
7.9 mi / 2500 ft gainMt. Reynolds is a premier peak in Glacier National Park (GNP). The views from the beginning to the summit are incredible all the way around. Reynolds offers those who are starting to climb an introductory climb with little technicality and a reward that is well earned at the top. GNP requires an ...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 -
Browning, Montana
The Garden Wall
15.16 mi / 3944 ft gainThe Garden Wall Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near West Glacier, Montana.Read more -
West Glacier, Montana
Highline Trail
5.015.01 mi / 700 ft gainStarting at the top of Logan Pass at the visitor's center, walk across the street to the well marked Highline Loop Trailhead. This is written as an out-and-back hike, where you will simply hike back to where you started from. However, if you'd like to catch a ride back to the trailhead, check out...Read more -
West Glacier, Montana
Granite Park Chalet via Highline Trail
4.511.49 mi / 1950 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
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Camping and Lodging in Glacier
West Glacier, Montana
Fish Creek Campground
Overview
Fish Creek Campground is the second largest campground in Glacier National Park, and one of four campgrounds that takes reservat...
West Glacier, Montana
Apgar Group Sites
Overview
Apgar Campground is situated on the southern tip of Lake McDonald in beautiful Glacier National Park in northwestern Montana. Pr...
Browning, Montana
Many Glacier Campground
Overview
The Many Glacier Campground is located on the east side of Glacier National Park, at an elevation of approximately 4,500 feet. T...
West Glacier, Montana
West Glacier KOA Resort
Pine-scented campsites here are a mere 2.5 miles from Glacier National Park's west entrance. A short drive of a few minutes brings you to...
Browning, Montana
St. Mary Campground
Overview
St. Mary Campground is the largest campground on the east side of Glacier National Park, and is conveniently located approximate...
Coram, Montana
Under Canvas Glacier
Get back to nature without giving up the comforts of home at Under Canvas® Glacier. With all the comfort and amenities you’d expect with ...
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