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Best trails in Glacier National Park

Best trails in Glacier National Park

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Want to find the best trails in Glacier National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 175 great trails for hiking, camping, and backpacking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Ready for your next hike or bike ride? Explore one of 32 easy hiking trails in Glacier National Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 6 to 17,742 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Glacier National Park.

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Visitor info

Hours & contact
Open 24 hours
Passes & fees
Starting at $20
Accessibility
General park hours
Every day • Open 24 hours
Phone
(406) 888-7800
Entrance pass
Motorcycle

(Winter Rate - $20.00, November 1 to April 30)

This is a per motorcycle entrance fee. The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable.

$30
Purchase pass
Per Person

(Winter Rate - $15.00, November 1 to April 30)

This is a per person entrance fee for a visitor traveling on foot, bicycle, or for individuals traveling together in a vehicle as a non-commercial, organized group. The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable.

$20
Purchase pass
Private Vehicle

(Winter Rate - $25.00, November 1 to April 30)

This is an entrance fee for all persons traveling in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle (car/truck/van). The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable. Visitors can enter the park at any time, if the entrance station is not staffed, a self-registration area is available for purchasing a 7-day park pass.

$35
Purchase pass
Annual pass
Park

New in 2024, all passes will have one signature line for a single passholder. This pass is valid for one year from the month of entry and admits the purchaser and passengers in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle, or the pass holder and his/her immediate family (spouse, children, parents) when entry is by other means (foot, bicycle) into the park. It is nontransferable, nonrefundable, and does not cover camping fees.

$70
Purchase pass
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Join millions of people who enjoy our National Parks with the "America the Beautiful" National Park & Federal Recreational Lands Pass, otherwise known as the Interagency Annual Pass. The pass is valid for a year's worth of visits from the month of purchase at more than 2,000 federal recreation sites across the country.

$80
Purchase pass
2025 Fee-free days

No entrance pass required on these days:

Monday, January 20 — Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Saturday, April 19 — First day of National Park Week
Thursday, June 19 — Juneteenth National Independence Day
Monday, August 4 — Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act
Saturday, September 27 — National Public Lands Day
Tuesday, November 11 — Veterans Day

Overview

The Interagency Access Pass is accepted here.

The Apgar Visitor Center, Apgar Village, Apgar Nature Center, and St. Mary Visitor Center are accessible to visitors using mobility equipment or strollers and have wheelchair accessible restrooms and drinking fountains. Orientation films have closed captions in person and open captions online.

A Braille or large print park brochure is available by request or on the website.

Many ranger-led programs are wheelchair accessible, and assistive listening devices and ASL interpreters are available by reservation. Please contact the park at least two weeks in advance to make a reservation for interpretation services.

Additional information about accessibility at Glacier National Park can be found on their website: https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm.

Transportation

All park shuttle buses in the park are wheelchair accessible.

Facilities

The Apgar Visitor Center, Apgar Village, Apgar Nature Center, and St. Mary Visitor Center are accessible to visitors using mobility equipment or strollers and have wheelchair accessible restrooms and drinking fountains. Orientation films have closed captions in person and open captions online.

The following evening performance venues are wheelchair accessible: Apgar Campground Amphitheater, Fish Creek Campground Amphitheater, Many Glacier Hotel and Campground Amphitheater and Auditorium, Lake McDonald Lodge Amphitheater, St. Mary Visitor Center Amphitheater, and Rising Sun Campground Amphitheater.

The Rising Sun Picnic Area and Many Glacier Picnic Area are wheelchair accessible with packed, level paths and surfaces and accessible restrooms.

There are accessible restrooms or vault toilets at the following trailheads: The Loop, Logan Pass, Grizzly Point, Rising Sun Area, and Goat Lick Overlook.

Camping

The Apgar Campground has 2 individual wheelchair accessible camping sites (C152 and C122) and restrooms.

The Fish Creek Campground has 8 individual wheelchair accessible camping sites (A8, A10, A12, A34, B65, B68, D158, and D160) and restrooms.

The Sprague Creek Campground has 1 individual wheelchair accessible camping site (#1) and restrooms.

The Rising Sun Campground has 1 individual wheelchair accessible camping site (#7) and restrooms.

The St. Mary Campground has 2 individual wheelchair accessible camping sites (C146 and C148) and restrooms.

The Two Medicine Campground has 1 individual wheelchair accessible camping site (#20) and restrooms.

The Bowman Campground has 2 individual wheelchair accessible camping sites (#3 and #7).

The Kintla Lake Campground has 1 individual wheelchair accessible camping site (#13).

Service animals

A Service Animal Briefing is required and can be obtained at the following Wilderness Permit Stations: Apgar Village (Summer and Winter), Many Glacier Ranger Station (Summer), St. Mary Visitor Center (Summer), Hudson Bay District Office (Winter), Two Medicine Ranger Station (Summer), and Park Headquarters Building (Winter).

Service animals must be on-leash throughout the park.

Trail reviews for Glacier National Park

91,469 trailgoers Busiest in August
Jun 26, 2025Hiking

Hi alltrails community! I will be in Glacier National Park on June 30th - July 3rd and will be traveling solo. I will be doing this trail and potentially Highline to Swiftcurrent Pass if it is open by then. I'm looking for fellow hikers to hike with for bear protection and carpooling for the one way trails! Let me know if you are interested, feel free to shoot me a text at +12155121199. Thanks! - Charles

Difficulty: Hard
Pitamakan - Dawson Loop
Jun 26, 2025
Great conditionsGreat views

The parking is challenging as this hike is so popular. We arrived around 10AM and lucked into the two parking places we needed…..and it was worth it. The views through the woods were stunning, only to be topped by the views of the water and surrounding mountains at Avalanche Lake. To top off the experience, after we had been at the lake for about 30 minutes a grizzly sow and two cubs were spotted in the lake and on the shore. Word quickly spread and a few pics were taken, then the beach was quickly cleared. An exciting end to my favorite hike so far in Glacier National Park!

Avalanche Lake
Jun 24, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

The starting point of this easy, pleasant hike is reached by a road just outside the St. Mary Glacier National Park entrance. Hiking the loop in the morning and in the clockwise direction, visiting the historic ranger station and barn at the beginning of the hike, is highly recommended. The trail travels through a variety of terrain: open meadows, aspen groves, and pine forests.

Beaver Pond Loop
Jun 18, 2025Hiking
Easy to parkNot crowdedGreat conditionsGreat views

This trail is FABULOUS. Beautiful river, gorgeous meadows filled with wildflowers in mid-June. If you go to the top of the lake there are many beautiful waterfalls. We even saw a moose just off the trail.There were a lot of bugs in the morning but few on the return trip. Wear long pants as some areas are overgrown. There is one stream crossing where the location of the bridge appears to be off trail for All Trails….it’s about 150 feet upstream. A hidden gem of Glacier National Park. Also, the dirt road to access the trail is easily doable with a regular car.

Conditions: Bugs, Wildflowers
Medicine Grizzly Lake
Jun 25, 2025Hiking
Bathrooms availableGreat conditionsGreat views

Amazing views! Not too hard, trail was closed for snow at a really nice lookout so couldn’t go up to the actual glacier but had a great view of the lake and the mountains.

Parking: Entry fee, Paid, Medium lot
Grinnell Glacier Trail
Jun 27, 2025Hiking
Bathrooms availableGreat views

Very nice climb over a glacier to a nice view of lake

Parking: Entry fee, Free, Large lot
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Glacier National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Glacier National Park is Avalanche Lake, which has a 4.8 star rating from 23,467 reviews. This trail is 5.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 757 ft.

What is the longest trail in Glacier National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Glacier National Park is Glacier National Park Full Traverse - Kintla Lake to Lake McDonald. This trail is estimated to be 91.8 mi long.

How many trails are in Glacier National Park?

There are 175 trails in Glacier National Park. These trails have an average 4.5-star rating from 133,546 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Glacier National Park?

If you're looking for elevation gain, Glacier National Park has you covered. Glacier National Park Full Traverse - Kintla Lake to Lake McDonald boasts the most elevation gain with 17,742 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is North Circle Loop, which will get you 10,826 ft of elevation gain.

Are there camping trails available in Glacier National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 95 camping trails in Glacier National Park and the most popular is Avalanche Lake with an average 4.8 star rating from 23,467 community reviews.

Are there running trails available in Glacier National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 13 running trails in Glacier National Park and the most popular is Mount Henry Trail and Scenic Point via East Glacier Park Village with an average 4.5 star rating from 44 community reviews.

Are there biking trails available in Glacier National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 4 biking trails in Glacier National Park and the most popular is Apgar Bike Trail with an average 4.5 star rating from 376 community reviews.

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