About the region
The Crown of the Continent — knife-edge ridges, hanging valleys, and a road that climbs straight through the sky.
Why hikers love it
- Highline Trail from Logan Pass that live up to the hype.
- Big alpine days and Wildlife — a match for how you like to hike.
- Prime season: Jul – Sep. Fly into Glacier Park Intl (FCA) — 35 min to West Glacier.
Signature hikes
- Highline Trail from Logan Pass
- Grinnell Glacier overlook
- Iceberg Lake out-and-back
Pro tip from GoTravelHiking
Start before sunrise on your headline day (Highline Trail from Logan Pass). Trailheads empty out at dawn and light on Glacier's ridgelines is at its best in the first two hours.
Sample 2-day itinerary
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Warm-up & signature view
Highline Trail from Logan Pass · 5.2 mi · 1,200 ft gain
- • Sunrise start
- • Photo stop at overlook
- • Trailhead coffee plan
The bigger objective
Grinnell Glacier overlook · 8.4 mi · 2,400 ft gain
- • Pre-dawn start
- • Ridge traverse
- • Recovery meal in town
Where to stay & what to pack near Kalispell, MT
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Hotels near Kalispell, MT
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From the blog
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