Glacier National Park, Montana
Looking for the best hiking in Glacier National Park? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Glacier National Park. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Hiking Spots in and near Glacier National Park
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Waterton, Alberta
Hike Bear's Hump, Waterton Lakes NP
4.71.7 mi / 738 ft gainThe trailhead is located at the Visitor Center of Waterton Lakes National Park. The trail is very well maintained, but know that the elevation gain is quick - in less than a mile you gain 738 ft. Roundtrip is 1.7 miles and is totally worth the short but strenuous hike.When you reach the top there...Read more -
Waterton, Alberta
Stargaze at the Top of Bear's Hump
1.7 mi / 656.2 ft gainBear's Hump is one of the shortest hikes in Waterton Lakes National Park. Fortunately, it also offers one of, if not the best, views of the small mountain town of Waterton and surrounding peaks. At 2.8 kilometres and 200 meters of elevation gain round trip, this hike can be done in about an hou...Read more -
Flathead County, Montana
Snowshoe the North Fork Area of the Flathead River
1.5 mi / 0 ft gainStarting in Columbia Falls, MT, which is 17 miles from Kalispell, MT, locate North Fork Road off of Railroad Street. Follow North Fork Road about 17 miles. While along the Flathead River, there are many Forest Service roads that are accessible to snowshoe along. There are roads that lead to the F...Read more -
Waterton, Alberta
Hike Mount Lineham
I’ve heard a lot about the hiking in Waterton and the stunning scenery, but I never really bought into it from the pictures alone – I’m glad I finally took the opportunity to find out for myself. Mount Lineham is a short extension of Lineham Ridge, and while it might not eclipse the views from th...Read more -
East Glacier Park, Montana
Dawson Pass
5.012.01 mi / 3123 ft gainThis is a somewhat strenuous but extremely rewarding hike in Glacier National Park. It is much less crowded than the more popular Logan Pass and High Line trails, and in my opinion, more rewarding. Dawson Pass is on the Continental Divide at an elevation of 7,598 feet. It sits between Mt. Helen ...Read more -
Glacier County, Montana
Upper Two Medicine Lake
9.67 mi / 719 ft gainI did this trip during the end of autumn, and was pretty much the only person on the entire lake. With it being so serene and so quiet, I had the perfect nature getaway. I made sure to watch an epic sunrise on Two Medicine Lake, then spend the day taking my time to the upper lake and back, with a...Read more -
Glacier County, Montana
Pitamakan Pass
15.36 mi / 3064 ft gainThis gripping, 16 mile round trail reveals adventure at every turn. Nestled behind Pray Lake in Glacier National Park, the Pitamakan Pass hike will begin at the North Shore Trailhead. To access this trailhead, a fifteen dollar fee may be payed to cross Pray Lake by boat. If your pocket book is ru...Read more -
Glacier County, Montana
Explore Two Medicine Lake
5.0Two Medicine Lake sits in the southeastern part of Glacier NP away from the more popular Going-to-the-Sun Road. The 2-mile long lake has a 100 site campground that serves visitors on a first-come-first-serve basis; the campground opens mid-April and closes in November. From the main parking area...Read more -
Glacier County, Montana
Hike to Two Medicine Pass
7.9 mi / 2350 ft gainStarting at the South Shore trailhead on Two Medicine Lake (parking available), you'll follow the lake through alternating forest and meadows and eventually cross a small suspension bridge. Afterwards the trail forks. Take the "Two Medicine Pass" trail on the left rather than the Twin Falls/Upp...Read more -
Glacier County, Montana
Running Eagle Falls
5.00.68 mi / 33 ft gainRunning Eagle Falls is located just 1.1 miles west from the Two Medicine entrance in Glacier National Park. The trailhead parking lot is just off the main road going to the lake– it is essentially impossible to miss. It mimics parking spots on the side of a city street. This hike is handicap ac...Read more -
Glacier County, Montana
Hike to Scenic Point in Glacier National Park
5.07.74 mi / 2205 ft gainPark at the trailhead and begin the hike. The trail starts out relatively flat until you reach a small waterfall. Then, hike up the switchbacks for about 4 miles while gaining around 2300 feet. From the top, you can see both Upper Two Medicine Lake and Two Medicine Lake. The views are stunning. ...Read more -
Flathead County, Montana
Kintla Lake Campground
* The road to this trailhead/lake is closed during the winter. Kintla Lake is one of the lesser explored lakes in Glacier National Park. Located on the west side of the park, it is accessible via an unpaved road from the Polebridge Ranger Station. From the Ranger Station, take a LEFT and contin...Read more -
Martin City, Montana
Drive around Hungry Horse Reservoir
About 100 miles of mostly gravel roads (14 miles of pavement) will take you around this beautiful reservoir. With that many miles of road and the shoreline to go with it, it is obvious that there is plenty to see and do in the Hungry Horse area. Check out some of my other adventures for ideas of...Read more -
Whitefish, Montana
Hike Whitefish Mountain via the Danny On Trail
5.07.6 mi / 2250 ft gainThe Danny On Trail starts from the base area of Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort and zig zags its way up to the summit. The trailhead is near the Chalet building/Hellroaring Saloon upper parking lot (there's a big sign). The trail passes through Douglas fir, western larch, spruce and fir trees. The ...Read more -
Essex, Montana
Hike to Dickey Lake
5.2 mi / 1463 ft gain*Parking for this hike is very limited, as the parking area can hold one, maybe two, vehicles. This 5.2 mile roundtrip hike begins near Essex, Montana, at 4,620 feet of elevation, and leads to a small, hidden lake nestled in the Great Bear Wilderness. Immediately after leaving the parking area, ...Read more -
Flathead County, Montana
Hike to Blaine Mountain
7.3 mi / 2350 ft gainTo reach the trailhead for this hike, it is about an hour's drive from nearby Kalispell. You will drive around Hungry Horse Reservoir on the West Side Road, and turn off onto Doris Creek Road. Be sure NOT to get this mistaken with the nearby Doris Ridge Road. Once turning onto Doris Creek Road, i...Read more