Things to do in Glacier National Park
A northern Rocky Mountain park of glacial valleys, alpine lakes, wildlife corridors, historic chalets, and the Continental Divide.
Best months: July, August, September
What is worth your time in Glacier National Park
Grinnell Glacier TrailDo not miss
A long Many Glacier hike climbs past turquoise lakes to one of the park’s most dramatic glacier viewpoints.
Hike · 7 hr5
Highline TrailDo not miss
The classic ledge trail traverses above Going-to-the-Sun Road with huge views, wildflowers, and wildlife habitat.
Hike · 7 hr4.9
Lake McDonaldDo not miss
The park’s largest lake offers colorful shoreline stones, mountain reflections, lodge history, and easy west-side access.
Viewpoint · 1.4 hr4.8
Logan PassDo not miss
The high pass offers alpine meadows, mountain goats, visitor services, and trailheads for Glacier’s most famous hikes.
Viewpoint · 1.8 hr4.8
Going-to-the-Sun RoadDo not miss
The transmountain road crosses the Continental Divide with waterfalls, cliffs, alpine views, and the park’s signature driving experience.
Scenic Drive · 4 hr
Avalanche Lake Trail
A popular forest hike follows Avalanche Creek to a cliff-ringed lake with waterfalls dropping from high basins.
Hike · 4 hr5
Running Eagle Falls
A short accessible trail reaches a distinctive waterfall with Blackfeet cultural significance.
Hike · 45 min4.9
Swiftcurrent Lake
The lake in front of Many Glacier Hotel reflects a ring of peaks and works for low-effort scenery or boat tours.
Viewpoint · 1.4 hr4.9
Hidden Lake Overlook Trail
A high alpine boardwalk and trail climbs through meadows to a famous overlook above Hidden Lake.
Hike · 2.5 hr4.8
Iceberg Lake Trail
A strenuous Many Glacier route reaches a cirque lake often dotted with floating ice beneath steep cliffs.
Hike · 6 hr4.8
St. Mary Lake
The long east-side lake frames Wild Goose Island, wind-swept water, and classic Glacier road views.
Viewpoint · 1.1 hr4.8
Trail of the Cedars
A short accessible boardwalk passes old-growth cedar forest and Avalanche Creek gorge.
Hike · 45 min4.8
Two Medicine Lake
The quieter southeast valley offers a dramatic lake basin, boat rides, short hikes, and strong mountain scenery.
Viewpoint · 2.3 hr4.8
Apgar Visitor Center
The west-side visitor center is the best indoor orientation stop for road, shuttle, weather, and safety updates.
Ranger Program · 45 min4.6
And 1 more, which the planner picks between based on your dates, pace and what you are into.
Worth knowing
- Glacier is famous for Going-to-the-Sun Road, Logan Pass, Many Glacier hikes, turquoise lakes, grizzly habitat, and some of the most dramatic alpine scenery in the Lower 48.