This 7.6-Mile Trail Was Just Named The Best Hike In Montana’s Glacier National Park
You’d be hard-pressed to find a part of Glacier National Park that isn’t beautiful. Between its pristine lakes, tranquil waterfalls, majestic mountain views, and quiet campgrounds, it’s truly a nature lover’s paradise and has certainly earned its nickname, the Crown Jewel of the Continent.
But if you want to experience some of the best views in the entire park, you’ll have to be up for a challenge—and you should either be a very experienced hiker or go with someone who is. The Highline Trail is consistently the highest-ranked hike at Glacier year after year, and this bucket list trail is well worth taking,
First, we'll admit that the listed length of the Highline Trail at 7.6 miles is a bit misleading, as it's measured from point to point. If you want to see the entire thing, you'll have to cover substantially more ground.
The trail itself departs from Logan Pass and spans 7.6 miles to the historic Granite Park Chalet. However, you'll either have to turn around and repeat the mileage back to the start of the trailhead or walk an additional (steep) four miles down the Loop Trail to the Going-to-the-Sun Road and take the free shuttle back up to Logan's Pass. If all of that seems like too much, you can always hike a few miles in and then turn around.
You won't have to wonder when you'll start seeing all the breathtaking scenery here.
Jessica Wick is a writer and travel enthusiast who loves exploring new places, meeting new people and, of course, beautiful Big Sky Country and every part of Washington State.
