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8 Easy, Short Hikes
Glacier National Park
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!
When To Visit Glacier National Park?
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.
Tips
For trail guidance, download the AllTrails Mobile App.
Always carry bear spray.
Glacier National Park 8 Best Short Hikes
Grinnell Lake
Boat ride over to the trailhead, that then leads you to the base of Grinnell Glacier Lake! Turquoise waters, wildlife spotting and glaciers!
- 3 Miles
- Short Hike
- Moderate
- Family Friendly
- Many Glacier Area
- Boat Ride, Glacier
St. Mary & Virginia Falls
Easy hike along St. Mary River that brings you to St. Mary’s Waterfall and then Virginia Falls.
Great hike in Glacier for families!
- 3.1 Miles
- Short Hike
- Easy
- Family Friendly
- St. Mary | Rising Sun Area
- Multiple Waterfalls
Redrock Falls
Easy hike along Fishercap Lake featuring wildlife and Redrock Falls ..
- 3.6 Miles
- Short Hike
- Easy
- Family Friendly
- Many Glacier Area
- Waterfalls, Wildlife
Avalanche Lake
The Avalanche Lake Trail is an easy walk from the forest to the gorge with a lake viewpoint of steep cliffs and waterfalls …
- 4.6 Mile
- Short Hike
- Moderate
- Family Friendly
- Lake McDonald Area
- Waterfall, Cliff Views
Running Eagle Falls
Also known as ‘Trick Falls’, a very popular hike for family and kids.
Easy guided trail brings you to a large rushing waterfall …
- 1 Mile
- Short Hike
- Easy
- Family Friendly
- Two Medicine Area
- Waterfalls, Alpine Meadows
Aster Falls
Expansive views for minimum effort!
Trail guides you to a waterfall, moose spotting, and an overlook viewpoint of Two Medicine Lake …
- 4 Miles
- Short Hike
- Easy
- Family Friendly
- Waterfall, Moose Spotting
- Two Medicine Area
Lunch Creek Falls
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!
- 0.3 Miles
- Short Hike
- Easy
- Family Friendly
- Logans Pass Area
- 500ft Waterfall Down Valley
Hidden Lake Overlook
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.
- 2.7 Miles
- Short Hike
- Easy
- Family Friendly
- Logan Pass Area
- Expansive Views