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8 Best Day Hikes
in Glacier National Park
The 8 Best Day Hikes in Glacier National Park bring you to expansive and panoramic views that soar over the park.
These day hikes in glacier are longer in length, averaging between 6-10 hours round trip.
They are also more strenuous than other hikes in the park, and are more fit for the avid hiker.
Let none of this discourage you – as I am a moderate hiker who was very capable of hiking these trails.
The scenic views from start to end are well worth the time and effort!
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.
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
Be sure to always carry bear spray.
Always stay at minimum of 100 feet from any wildlife.
For trail guidance on longer hikes, be sure to download the AllTrails App.
There will be a AllTrail’s ink for each hike for assisted trail guidance.
Highline Trail
Expansive views along side the Garden Wall with a 2,000 foot decent! …
- 11 Miles
- Day Hike
- Strenuous
- Alpine Views, Ridgeline Trail
- Logan Pass Area
Grinnell Glacier
Grinnell Glacier is a Day hike to the foot of the parks most iconic Glaciers! ….
- 10 Miles
- Day Hike
- Strenuous
- Glacier Views
- Many Glaciers Area
Dawson Pitamakan Loop
Epic loop that looks down into a glacier-carved valley ….
- 17 Miles
- Day Hike
- Strenuous
- Bucket List Hike
- East Glacier Area
Iceberg Lake
Hike down jagged, jaw-dropping cliffs to a deep blue lake with chunks of ice.
- 9.7 Miles
- Day Hike
- Strenuous
- Alpine Lakes, Cliff Hike
- Many Glacier Area
Ptarmigan Tunnel
Ptarmigan Tunnel leads you through a 250′ tunnel to the edge of Ptarmigan Wall with breathtaking views of …
- 12.9 Miles
- Day Hike
- Strenuous
- Panoramic Views
- Many Glacier Area
Siyeh Pass
The Siyeh Pass Trail begins in the forest and opens up to a panoramic view of the valley …
- 10 Miles
- Day Hike
- Strenuous
- Alpine Meadows, 360 Views
- Logan Pass Area
Mount Gould
Climb over 3,500 feet to reach the highest point of the Garden Wall for the most epic views ..
- 6 Miles
- Day Hike
- Strenuous
- Bucket List
- Logan Pass Area
Swiftcurrent Lookout
Swiftcurrent Lookout offers an on top of the world feeling, bringing you to Fire Lookout at 8,436 ft up …
- 14.2 Miles
- Day Hike
- Strenuous
- Firelookout, 360 Views
- Many Glacier Views
Sperry Glacier Basin
The Sperry Glacier Basin offers one of the most diverse hiking landscapes in the entire park.
This trail begins at the Glacier Basin surrounded by turquois waters and waterfalls.
Continue on to climb to the peak of Comeau Pass for panoramic views.
- 19 Miles
- Day Hike
- Strenuous
- Glaciers, Waterfall, 360 Views
- Many Glacier Area