11 Great Hikes in Glacier National Park

Get lost in the impressive scenery of Montana’s hiking hub.

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Bowman Lake Flickr Creative Commons

by Joe Nevill

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Brown Pass Flickr Creative Commons

by Jon Knechtel

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The shimmering blue waters of Iceberg Lake.

by Scott Anderson

Approaching Iceberg Lake

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Spectacular mountain views on the way to Iceberg Lake.

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Lush greenery and rugged mountains.

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Rugged ridgeline.

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Looking through the tunnel.

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Looking out the south end of the tunnel.

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Ptarmigan Lake.

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Beautiful red rock trail.

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Elizabeth Lake seen from the north end of the tunnel.

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Snow capped peak and colorful ridges await you on the far side of the tunnel.

by Scott Anderson

Description

Lush meadows, glistening lakes, jagged rock formations, and expansive, star-speckled night skies—Glacier National Park is one of North America’s greatest natural treasures. Joined together in 1932 as the world’s first international peace park, Glacier National Park in Montana and Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta form a combined expanse of 1,013,322 acres spread across the American and Canadian border.

Boasting a rugged topography with many glaciers, superb scenery, and diverse wildlife, it is no wonder that Glacier National Park is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. There are over 700 hundred hiking routes in the park, so it's hard to know where to begin! We have curated a list of 11 hikes of varying severity to get your Glacier National Park exploration started.

Sources:
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/354
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/national-parks/glacier-national-park/