These 8 Easy, Short Hikes in Glacier National Park guide you on scenic trails offering epic views – without the hustle!
Below are 8 easy hikes that lead to some of the best scenery the park has to offer.
From panoramic viewpoints, big game, and rushing waterfalls – these hikes are great for families or for the avid hiker looking for a short trail for great views.
Glacier offers over 700 hiking trails within the park alone.
Some of the hikes bring you to elevations that provide expansive and panoramic views.
Others guide you on scenic routes through forest and valleys to rushing waterfalls.
Which ever type of hike you choose – Day hikes, short and short, easy hikes or waterfall hikes – the Park will not disappoint!
The best time to visit Glacier National Park is Late June – Mid October.
The Going-to-The-Sun Road access is closed to vehicles outside of this time frame due to snow.
Also, majority of hikes are not accessible outside of this time frame due to snowfall.
The only accessible area by vehicle in Glacier during the winter would be from the West Entrance up to Lake McDonald.
You can hike around the Lake McDonald area during the Winter and Spring for views of what the Park has to offer.
The park begins to snowplow The-Going-To-The-Sun-Road mid to late April.
However if you are biking Glacier, the roads open up in Spring between April-early June for biking.
This also gives you a chance to venture the Going-To-The-Sun Road without cars or crowds.
Overall, Late June – Mid October is the Best Time To Hike Glacier National Park if you are wanting to drive and have access to majority of the hikes.
For trail guidance, download the AllTrails Mobile App.
Always carry bear spray.
Boat ride over to the trailhead, that then leads you to the base of Grinnell Glacier Lake! Turquoise waters, wildlife spotting and glaciers!
Easy hike along St. Mary River that brings you to St. Mary’s Waterfall and then Virginia Falls.
Great hike in Glacier for families!
Easy hike along Fishercap Lake featuring wildlife and Redrock Falls ..
The Avalanche Lake Trail is an easy walk from the forest to the gorge with a lake viewpoint of steep cliffs and waterfalls …
Also known as ‘Trick Falls’, a very popular hike for family and kids.
Easy guided trail brings you to a large rushing waterfall …
Expansive views for minimum effort!
Trail guides you to a waterfall, moose spotting, and an overlook viewpoint of Two Medicine Lake …
Lunch Creek Falls is a 500′ long cascading creek that sits on top of the Continental Divide.
Great pit stop for lunch with scenic views!
This quick hike loops you around to expansive views, awesome scenery, and a chance to see big game.
Great family hike for a stroll through Glacier.
