More importantly, it also includes some of America’s most exciting hiking trails. Thus, without further ado, here are 10 of the best hikes in Glacier National Park listed according to geographical location.
10 Best Hikes in Glacier National Park
Hikes Along The Going-to-the-Sun Road
The Going-to-the-Sun Road reportedly twists and turns through majestic mountain scenery for roughly 50 miles. At the end is Logan Pass. This is the approximate trailhead area for a pair of hikes listed here. Many visitors, especially first-timers, spend a lot of time on this road.
1. The Avalanche Lake Hike
This is a 4.6-mile round-trip hike. It is rated as easy to moderate and has a total ascent of 500 feet. Give yourself up to three hours to complete it.
The specific trailhead for this hike is near Lake McDonald at the 0.7-mile loop Trail of the Cedars. The Avalanche Lake is a lot different than the majority of the other hikes on this list. While a lot of the hikes in this park include panoramic views of massive mountain peaks and alpine trails, this hike actually runs through a thick forest next to Avalanche Creek.
In essence, it’s a comparatively quiet trail through the verdant woods that ends at a lovely lake. Stick to the boardwalk trail through the dense cedar forest and be sure to take a look at Avalanche Gorge as well. At the top of the loop trail, you will be able to follow signs to the lake. While the walk to the lake is generally uphill, it’s not strenuous and the lake is quite photogenic and perfect for a picnic.
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