day hike Glacier National Park, Montana

The Curious Cat posted an excellent Photo Travelogue of his holiday. I love this succinct format for a trip report. One page with photo sets linked to thumbnails.

We’re always raving about the best multi-day hikes in Glacier. But most people prefer to hit the best day hikes, covering more territory by starting at a new trailhead each day.

I planned my hikes largely using Best Easy Day Hikes: Glacier National Park (which I recommend) and by talking to the rangers.

The first night I slept in the main lodge. I spent my first day in the Two Medicine Lake area and settled into the Swift Motor Lodge for 3 nights. I enjoyed ranger talks each evening in the Many Glaciers lodge. The second day I hiked in the Saint Mary Lake area (Piegen Pass). Day three I hiked Apikuni Falls. Day four I walked the Swiftcurrent Lake Trail and then a ranger lead hike to Redrock Falls.

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Day five was a magical day. I started with a great ranger led hike to Iceberg Lake (I kept waiting for good weather which we finally got). Then I drove up to Waterton International Peace Park in Canada. The scenery at several overlooks on that drive were amazing. I then hiked the Bear’s Hump trail and stayed at the Prince of Wales Hotel which was quite nice.

Day six was great also. I drove back and hiked the Hidden Lake trail. Several days earlier I had driven to Logan Pass (where the trailhead is) and literally you could not see 15 feet in any direction. I ended up at the Lake McDonald Lodge (which is “just” a motel but with a view that is amazing. I read American Gods sitting on the balcony looking at at this view – incredible. A great way to end my stay.

Curious Cat Travels – Photo Travelogue Essay: Glacier National Park, Montana pictures and photos on hiking trails

Best Easy Day Hikes Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks, 2nd (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)

Best Easy Day Hikes Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks, 2nd (Best Easy Day Hikes Series)

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  1. That little book is a great tool to have along. When we visit a new area we usually dayhike to get an idea of what to see – and to be able to see more. We did that with Glacier this past summer and loved it. We stayed in Kalispell and drove out each day to play. We ended up driving over Going To The Sun 4 times and loved each time. We saw the whole outline of the park and got to experience the “feeling” of the park. I will go back at some point and backpack, but now I know what I want to see 🙂

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