8 Bucket-List-Worthy Trails At Montana's Glacier National Park

You have until October to hike the Hidden Lake Overlook trail, which is popular because of its boardwalk which was built to preserve the fragile alpine ecosystem. The hike starts on the west side of the Logan Pass Visitors Center, and you’ll have a very good chance of seeing mountain goats or bighorn sheep. This trail was closed for a while in July due to frequent bear activity, so be on the lookout for grizzlies if you go. Read more about this incredibly scenic hike on AllTrails.

There’s no better way to end the summer season in Montana than by hiking one of Glacier’s most popular trails. There are two ways to access this beautiful hike, the first of which being by boat. If you take a historic boat across Swiftcurrent and Josephine Lake, you’ll save yourself a few miles (make a reservation first). But if you begin your hike from the Many Glacier Hotel, there’s a lot more to see. Read more about this epic hike on AllTrails.

Hiking The Highline is a classic Glacier experience. The 7.6 mile trail is fairly easy to navigate with a gradual climb in elevation. You can continue on another 11.9 miles to Fifty Mountain Campground if you’re feeling adventurous. Read more about this epic hike on AllTrails.

If you don’t have the patience to deal with the crowds at the Highline Trail, head to the nearby Piegan Pass, where the views are just as stunning. But be warned: This is *not* an easy trail by any means. It’s about 20 miles round trip, and it’s definitely in grizzly country. But if you’re an experienced hiker and up for the journey, this is a bucket-list-worthy trail in Glacier National Park that you’ll never forget. Read more about this splendid hike on AllTrails.

The Twin Falls Trail begins at the North Shore Trailhead at the Two Medicine Campground, and you can also access it from the South Shore Trailhead at Two Medicine Lake. Hikers are treated to a pair of cascading waterfalls and plenty of huckleberry patches along the way. Read more about this epic hike on AllTrails.

Alright waterfall chasers: this one's for you! Are you ready to experience one of the most magical places in Glacier National Park? Your adventure begins at the St. Mary Falls Shuttle Stop, which is approximately 10 miles west of the St. Mary Entrance Station. In addition to the waterfalls, one of the best parts about this trail is the feeling of being completely surrounded by mountains. Not far into the hike, you'll enjoy views of Dusty Star Mountain, Almost-A-Dog Mountain, and Little Chief Mountain. Before reaching Virginia Falls, hikers will be treated to a view of St. Mary Falls, which is 35-feet tall and absolutely beautiful. It's the perfect place to stop for a quick break before continuing along the trail. After approximately 1.7 miles, you'll have arrived at the Virginia Falls Viewpoint Trail junction. Take a right at the fork and prepare to be amazed by what awaits. Ready for your big waterfall adventure in Glacier National Park? Read more about this trail at in this recent article.

Boulder Pass is located in Glacier's remote Northern Wilderness, and it's primarily for backpackers. You could easily make it a day hike, however, and if you do you'll have views of majestic peaks in every direction. The trailhead is located at the Kintla Lake Campground at the foot of Kintla Lake. Read more about this epic hike on AllTrails.