Glacier National Park
The Crown of the Continent, where ancient glaciers carved dramatic alpine landscapes along the Continental Divide.
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Highlights
- Driving the Going-to-the-Sun Road across Logan Pass
- Hiking the Highline Trail along the Continental Divide
- Grinnell Glacier hike past turquoise alpine lakes
- Kayaking on crystal-clear Lake McDonald at sunset
- Spotting mountain goats and bighorn sheep near Hidden Lake
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Top Trails
Featured trailheads in Glacier National Park
Highline Trail
StrenuousAvalanche Lake Trail
ModerateGrinnell Glacier Trail
StrenuousHidden Lake Overlook
ModerateIceberg Lake Trail
StrenuousAbout Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park encompasses over a million acres of pristine wilderness along the spine of the Northern Rockies, featuring rugged peaks, turquoise lakes, and dense cedar forests. The legendary Going-to-the-Sun Road traverses the park over Logan Pass, offering one of the most spectacular drives in North America. The park's remaining glaciers, along with over 700 miles of trails, draw hikers seeking some of the most dramatic alpine scenery in the lower 48 states.
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Where to Stay
View all hotelsMany Glacier Hotel
$$$A historic Swiss-style chalet built in 1915, set on the shores of Swiftcurrent Lake with towering peaks rising on all sides. The Many Glacier valley is widely considered the park's most scenic area and best for wildlife.
Lake McDonald Lodge
$$A charming 1913 Swiss chalet on the shores of the park's largest lake, featuring a lobby filled with animal trophies and Native American artifacts. A classic base for exploring the western side of Glacier.
Glacier Park Lodge
$$Built by the Great Northern Railway in 1913, this grand lodge at the park's east entrance features a lobby supported by massive Douglas fir timbers and beautiful manicured gardens with a nine-hole golf course.
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Choose Yellowstone for geysers, hot springs, and easy wildlife viewing. Choose Glacier for pristine alpine scenery, challenging hikes, and a wilder, less developed experience.
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Choose Yosemite for iconic granite walls, waterfalls, and world-class rock climbing. Choose Glacier for turquoise alpine lakes, remote wilderness, and a wilder, less developed atmosphere.
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Choose Grand Teton for dramatic mountain vistas, accessible wildlife, and proximity to Yellowstone. Choose Glacier for alpine lake hikes, wilder backcountry, and the legendary Going-to-the-Sun Road.
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Choose Denali for true wilderness at a massive scale and the chance to see the highest peak in North America. Choose Glacier for easier access, more hiking trails, and stunning alpine lakes.
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Choose Crater Lake for the singular experience of America's deepest, bluest lake. Choose Glacier for extensive alpine hiking, diverse lakes, and a larger wilderness experience.
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