Glacier Points of Interest

Scenic

Going-to-the-Sun Road
One of the most amazing highlights of Glacier National Park is a drive on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. This engineering marvel spans 50 miles through the park's wild interior, winding

Campground

Apgar Campground
Apgar campground is the largest campground in Glacier National Park. It is near Apgar Village, where you will find the Apgar visitor center, gift shops, a camp store, and
Avalanche Campground
Avalanche campground in located in one of the most popular sections of Glacier National Park west of the Continental Divide. The campground is situated within old growth cedar and
Bowman Lake Campground
Bowman Lake campground is located in the North Fork area of Glacier National Park approximately 32.5 miles from the west entrance, and 30 miles from the Canadian border. The
Cut Bank Campground
The Cut Bank campground is located on the east side of Glacier National Park and provides a sense of peace and quiet that may not be found in larger
Fish Creek Campground
Fish Creek campground is located just off the Camas Road approximately 2.5 miles from Apgar Village on the west side of Glacier National Park. It is the second largest
Kintla Lake Campground
Kintla Lake campground is Glacier National Park's most remote frontcountry and car camping campground. It is located in the upper most northwest section of the park known as the
Logging Creek Campground
The Logging Creek Campground is one of the smaller campgrounds in Glacier and is located on the west side of the park, south of Polebridge. Access is via the
Many Glacier Campground
The campground at Many Glacier is one of the most popular campgrounds in Glacier National Park. Camp sites are on a first- come, first- serve basis, and due to
Quartz Creek Campground
Quartz Creek campground is the smallest campground in Glacier National Park and is considered to be primitive. It is located on the west side of the park and is
Rising Sun Campground
Rising Sun campground is located where, "the mountains meet the prairies", just west of St. Mary and halfway along St. Mary Lake. Campers at Rising Sun will enjoy beautiful
Sprague Creek Campground
Sprague Creek is a small campground located on the northeast shore of Lake McDonald, about 9 miles from the west entrance of the park. Camp sites are on a
St. Mary Campground
St. Mary campground is the largest campground on the east side of Glacier National Park, and is conveniently located approximately one half mile from the St. Mary visitor center.
Two Medicine Campground
Before the Going-to-the-Sun Road opened for vehicle traffic, Two Medicine was an extremely popular destination for visitors. Still holding it's majestic beauty, Two Medicine is now a quiet and

Trail

Rainbow Falls
2.0 miles round trip, fairly easy hike with just a little uphill grade to it. Taking the boat built in 1926, from Waterton town site might not seem like
Kootenai Lakes Trail
The trail begins at Goat Haunt, which is the Port of Entry back into the United States. Only Canadian or American citizens are allowed to hike the trails here.
Sun Point Nature Trail
Glacier National Park's Sun Point Nature Trail is a short well groomed trail that allows a person to walk along the cliffs and shores of the beautiful Saint Mary Lake of
Squaw Mountain (Dancing Lady Mountain)
A descriptive name given because of a high block of stone that stands on the eastern slope of the mountain, the "Old Squaw," resembling an Indian woman wearing a
Gunsight Pass
A backpack from Jackson Glacier Overlook to Lake Ellen Wilson, 10.9 miles; from Jackson Glacier Overlook to Sperry Chalet, 13.6 miles; or from Jackson Glacier Overlook to Lake McDonald Glacier
Otokomi Lake
Otokomi Lake ? 11 miles round trip A strenuous hike with a 1900 ft. elevation gain. The trailhead is located to the left of Rising Sun Camp Store. Wildflowers and berry
Piegan Pass
12.8 miles - A day hike from Siyeh Bend to Piegan Pass, 4.5 miles (7 km); or from Siyeh Bend to Many Glacier Hotel, 12.8 miles (20.5 km). Piegan
Red Eagle Lake
This hike is not for the less than serious hiker. If you are physically fit and have come prepared for a fifteen mile round trip, your rewards will be
Siyeh Pass
10.3 miles - A day hike from Siyeh Bend to Siyeh Pass, 4.7 miles (7.5 km); or from Siyeh Bend to Sunrift Gorge exit, 10.3 miles (16.5 km). Siyeh
St. Mary Falls and Virginia Falls
The Trailhead is located at a pullout, 10.5 miles west of St. Mary on Going-to-the-Sun Road. We have heard this is a superb area for photography so bring our camera
Baring Falls
The Trailhead is 7.7 miles east of Logan Pass along the Going-to-the-Sun Road at the southeast corner of Sun Point parking area. Follow the Sun Point Nature Trail. This is
McDonald Lodge
Located 10 miles inside Glacier National Park 's west entrance on the Going-to-the-Sun Road, Lake McDonald lodge is nestled on the shore of the park's largest water basin.
Lake McDonald - Apgar Lookout
3.3 miles - Left on un-maintained gravel road past West Glacier horse corral, then over Quarter Circle Bridge 1.5 miles. Elevation climbs 1,850 feet Glacier National Park PO Box 128 West
McDonald Creek Bike Path
Two-mile long McDonald Creek Bike Path. Wheelchair accessible asphalt path 50 yards south of Apgar Visitors Center, is suitable as a nice, peaceful ride for the whole family. Children
Fish Lake
The trailhead, across from the Lake McDonald Lodge along Going to the Sun Road, begins at Sperry Trail. Parking is available at the Lodge parking lot. Just a short
Granite Park Chalet
In beautiful Glacier National Park, is open from the first part of July until late in September. Here is an overnight shelter for the really serious Hikers, but this is a
Mt. Brown Lookout
Sperry Trailhead across from Lake McDonald Lodge. Elevation climbs 4,325 feet Glacier National Park PO Box 128 West Glacier,MT,59936 Phone: (406) 888 7800 Email:
Snyder Lake Trail
The Trailhead begins at Sperry Trail along the Going to the Sun Road across from the Lake McDonald Lodge. The trail changes to Gunsight Pass Trail after a short
Sperry Chalet
6.4 miles - Sperry Trailhead across from Lake McDonald Lodge. Elevation climbs 3,450 feet Glacier National Park PO Box 128 West Glacier,MT,59936 Phone: (406) 888 7800 Email:
Trout Lake
4.2 miles - 1.5 miles west on the North Lake McDonald Road. Elevation climbs and descends 2,100 feet Glacier National Park PO Box 128 West Glacier,MT,59936 Phone: (406) 888 7800 Email:
Johns Lake Loop Trail
Fantastic and easy day hike. The climb is minimal and mostly in the forest. Drive east passed McDonald lodge 1.3 miles, the trailhead will be marked John' Lake .05 miles.
Quartz Lake Loop
The Trailhead is located at Bowman Lake on the south side of the boat launch. This is a strenuous hike over a loop trail. We take the preferred
Hidden Meadow
The Trailhead is located along Inside North Fork Road across from Lone Pine Prairie. This June day is cool and refreshing as we begin our hike. The area is known
Howe Lake Trail
5 miles north of Fish Creek Campground on the Inside North Fork Road. Elevation climb is 240 feet. There is parking spaces enough for about 4 vehicles. The last day
Covey Loop Trail
Covey Loop Trail is an easy hike, starting out in the forest of lodgepole pines. This is new growth, after the Red Bench Fire of 1988. Hiking in about
Bowman Lake
Bowman Lake Trailhead is located on the north shore of Bowman lake, north of the boat launch. The trip by car into Bowman Lake is slow going over a bumpy,
Fire trail and Forest Loop Nature Trail
A paved road between the Camas Creek entrance and the Glacier Park entrance leads to the trailhead and parking area. We pick up a trail guide as we begin our
Logging Lake
The Trailhead is 7 miles south of the Polebridge entrance on Inside North Fork Road, located next to Logging Creek Campground and the ranger station. We camped the night
Numa Ridge Lookout
Be prepared to spend at least seven hours on this10.5 mile round trip hike to Numa Ridge Lookout. The trailhead is The Bowman Lake Trail. You hike North from the