CDT: Border Monument Terminus to Waterton Park
A classic finish to the CDT that ends at Waterton Park in Canada.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 6.5 km
- Ascent
- 251 m
- Descent
- 245 m
Hiking in Glacier National Park (USA)
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Hiking Routes in Glacier National Park (USA)
CDT: Benchmark Wilderness Ranch to Summit (US-2)
One of the most remote and wild areas of the CDT as you traverse the 3rd largest designated wilderness in the lower 48.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 187 km
- Ascent
- 4.5 km
- Descent
- 4.5 km
CDT: Many Glacier Hotel to Border Monument Terminus
The classic finish to the CDT at the Border Monument on Waterton Lake.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 56 km
- Ascent
- 2.1 km
- Descent
- 2.3 km
CDT: Many Glacier Hotel to Chief Mountain Terminus
An alternate way to complete the CDT when snow or logistics into Canada are problematic.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 44 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
CDT: Summit (US-2) to Many Glacier Hotel
The gateway into Glacier National Park as you near the finale of the 3,100-mile CDT.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 201 km
- Ascent
- 5 km
- Descent
- 5.1 km
Lake McDonald Trail
Meander along this flat trail on the shores of the renowned Lake McDonald
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 394 m
- Descent
- 394 m
Lake Josephine Loop
Gentle walk around two beautiful lakes.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 9 km
- Ascent
- 103 m
- Descent
- 103 m
Dawson-Pitamakan Loop
A lengthy but epic hike over two passes.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 28 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Hiking Guidebooks in Glacier National Park (USA)
11 routes · Hiking
11 Great Hikes in Glacier National Park
6 routes · Hiking
Alpine Lake Jewels in the Crown of the Continent—Glacier NP
25 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
25 of the Most Incredible Day Hikes in the United States
5 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
5 of the Best Day Hikes in the USA’s Northern Rockies
40 routes · Hiking
The Continental Divide Trail
13 routes · Hiking
The CDT: Idaho and Montana
63 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking