My favourite National Park in North America is Waterton Glacier International Peace Park.
Parks Canada: Waterton Lakes National Park of Canada
United States National Park Service: Glacier National Park
One of our top 10 hikes in the world makes an international circuit of the two parks.
Glacier North Circle
- 7 days, 6 nights recommended
- 65miles (104km) plus side trips
- best months July-Sept

red arrows point to our recommended campgrounds
That’s your best hike in the area.
If you would rather day hike the best resource online is …
Hiking in Glacier
Considerations
For a quick overview of that site check out
Glacier National Park: A Day Hikers Overview
Both Waterton and Glacier are very busy during the short high season. That’s one good reason to choose some of the less popular trails.
It’s all great. You can’t lose.