It’s the shortest route to see a glacier up close. Grinnell GlacierĪ boat ride clips mileage off the route to Grinnell Glacier, dropping it down to 7.8 miles (12.6 km) round-trip. Views plummet down to Two Medicine Lake and shoot miles across the plains on this 5.8-mile (9.3-km) round-trip trail. Switchbacks ascend a rocky slope with sparse vegetation to crest a windswept knoll. Best Day Hikes (5-10 mi/8-16.1 km) Scenic Point Families can add on a 3.8-mile (6.1-km) round-trip walk up to a pretty subalpine lake fed by several waterfalls. Trail of the Cedars and Avalanche LakeĪ 1-mile (0.6-km) trail tours an accessible boardwalk, bridges, and hard surface through ancient cedars that look like a gnome-land. Hiking to Avalanche Lake via the Trail of the Cedars and Avalanche Lake Trail. One gushes through a rocky slot while the other sprays in a veil. This 3.4-mile (5.5-km) trail takes in two waterfalls. Stand atop the Continental Divide at Hidden Lake Overlook on this 2.6-mile (4.2-km) round-trip adventure from Logan Pass, where you might spot baby mountain goats. Extend the adventure 1.2 miles (1.9 km) round-trip to see Blakiston Falls. In Waterton, loop 0.6-mile (1-km) around a colorful red-rock gorge with places to reach the waterfall splashing at its lower end. Kids love the swinging bridge and wading in the frigid lake. Best Family-Friendly Hikes (Under 5 mi/8 km) Grinnell LakeĪ scenic boat ride across two lakes whittles this hike down to 2 miles (3.2 km) to see the turquoise lake fed by a giant waterfall. View of Grinnell Lake from the Grinnell Glacier Trail. Note: Summer shuttles accommodate point-to-point hiking on Going-to-the-Sun Road and in Waterton. Find your perfect trail with this roundup of the best hikes in Glacier National Park for families, day hikers, and serious trekkers. Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park is a hiker’s paradise, with more than 700 miles (1,130 km) of trails.
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