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    • Browning, Montana

      Grinnell Glacier in Glacier NP

      5.0
      11.33 mi / 1840 ft gain
      The Grinnel Glacier Hike begins at the Grinnell Glacier Trailhead just past the Many Glacier Lodge. A fee of $25 is required to enter Glacier National Park for a seven-day pass. The Many Glacier region is entered from the east side of the park from the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. The Grinnel...
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    • Browning, Montana

      Iceberg Lake

      4.9
      9.7 mi / 1200 ft gain
      The 9.7-mile out-and-back trail starts in the Many Glacier area of Glacier National Park, near the Swiftcurrent Motor Inn. The trailhead is easy to find at the northwest corner of the Inn area and the trail is well marked the whole way. The trail heads northwest almost the entire time except for ...
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    • Browning, Montana

      Cracker Lake

      5.0
      12.71 mi / 2001 ft gain
      The 6.1 mile (12.2 roundtrip), hike to Cracker Lake includes wooded forests, grand views of lakes and mountains, creek crossings, distant waterfalls, mining ruins, possible wildflowers and wildlife, and a swim in turquoise water. At 1400ft elevation gain, the trail never gets too taxing. The view...
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    • Browning, Montana

      Hidden Lake Overlook

      5.0
      2.83 mi
      The trail starts at the Logan Pass Visitor Center, which is right in the middle of Going-To-The-Sun Road. It can be very busy during the middle of the day, but early morning and early evening will have less of a crowd. It's a pretty short hike in a beautiful wide open alpine meadow. We were gree...
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    • Harrison, Montana

      Relax at Potosi Hot Springs

      4.3
      Rain filled the air and fog hung low. It was to dreary to do much, but the idea of soaking in a natural warm springs beneath the peaks of the Tobacco Root mountains was too tempting to stay in side.Potosi Hot Springs is about 25 minutes out of the town of Pony, MT. It’s one of my favorite places ...
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    • West Glacier, Montana

      Highline Trail

      5.0
      15.01 mi / 700 ft gain
      Starting at the top of Logan Pass at the visitor's center, walk across the street to the well marked Highline Loop Trailhead. This is written as an out-and-back hike, where you will simply hike back to where you started from. However, if you'd like to catch a ride back to the trailhead, check out...
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    • West Glacier, Montana

      Avalanche Lake via Trail of Cedars

      4.9
      5.91 mi / 730 ft gain
      This very scenic Glacier National Park hike off of Going-to-the-Sun road is 4.5 miles with a total elevation gain of 730 feet. The hike to Avalanche Lake begins from the Trail of the Cedars trailhead. Be prepared for a lot of incline. Approximately one half mile from the trailhead you’ll reach...
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    • West Glacier, Montana

      Explore Avalanche Creek

      5.0
      0.7 mi
      Avalanche Creek is one of Glacier National Park's easiest features to access and also one of its most unique. The old-growth cedar forest is home to towering trees, moss-covered boulders, and a rushing stream of glacial water. A small loop trail winds through the lower forest and leads to a bri...
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    • Condon, Montana

      Hike to Morrell Falls

      4.0
      2.7 mi / 150 ft gain
      From the town of Seeley Lake, travel 0.5 mile north on Highway 83. Turn east (right) on Morrell Creek Road (small green street sign) which becomes Forest Service Road #477/Cottonwood Lakes Road, and travel 1.1 miles. Turn north (left) on West Morrell Road #4353 and travel about 6 miles. Turn east...
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    • Browning, Montana

      Photography on Logan Pass

      5.0
      Disclaimer: Glacier National Park has closed any off-trail activity in this area. The majority of the photos can be taken on-trail. Please be sure to adhere to the park's policy.With a short window of opportunity for visiting, Logan Pass offers a wealth of photographic options. As the winter sno...
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    • Bozeman, Montana

      Relax at Fairy Lake

      5.0
      Have a day to kick back and relax? With just a short drive of under an hour (from Bozeman), you could be enjoying the outdoors at a scenic alpine lake. Fairy Lake is a gorgeous glacial lake located at the north eastern base of Sacagawea Peak in the Bridger Mountain Range.To access the lake trail,...
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    • Big Timber, Montana

      Crazy Peak Scramble

      4.5
      Do you like high alpine scrambles? Climbing exposed spires? Partying on a mountain top?If you said yes to any of the above, head to Big Timber Montana and prepare for a great time. Crazy Peak is an epic highpoint within the Crazy Mountains, located in southwestern Montana. Although this hike can ...
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    • Saltese, Montana

      Ride the Route of the Hiawatha

      4.7
      15 mi / 1000 ft gain
      Located on the Idaho Montana border, this highly popular "rails to trails" mountain bike trail was modified from the Milwaukee Railroad route through the Bitterroot Mountains. This trail contains 10 tunnels and 7 trestles throughout 15 miles of beautiful mountain views.Riders have the option to s...
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    • West Glacier, Montana

      Granite Park Chalet via Highline Trail

      4.5
      11.49 mi / 1950 ft gain
      The trailhead for the Highline Trail is located near the west side of Logan's Pass. Parking is limited at the Pass so arriving early to guarantee a spot, or taking a park shuttle (no fee) is suggested. The shuttles run consistently during the day at different locations throughout the Park. Howeve...
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    • Gallatin Gateway, Montana

      Summit Storm Castle Peak

      4.8
      5 mi / 1900 ft gain
      Storm Castle (or Castle Mountain) is a rocky peak that rises to an elevation of 7,280 ft on the east side of the Gallatin Canyon overlooking Beckman Flats. The hike is a gorgeous 5 mile out and back trail located just 30 minutes south of Bozeman, Montana in the Gallatin Canyon. This trail offers ...
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    • Browning, Montana

      Baring, St. Mary, and Virginia Falls in Glacier NP

      4.7
      5.43 mi / 500 ft gain
      This 5.4 mile out-and-back hike will take you to Baring, St. Mary, and Virginia Falls.   Start your hike at the Sunrift Gorge parking area. Hike down the stairs on the south side of the road. Here you’ll see the trailhead for Baring Falls. Descend until you reach the Baring Falls/Sun Point junc...
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    Camping and Lodging in Montana

    Philipsburg Bay Campground
    Anaconda, Montana

    Philipsburg Bay Campground

    Sheepshead Picnic Area
    Butte, Montana

    Sheepshead Picnic Area

    Emery Bay Campground
    Martin City, Montana

    Emery Bay Campground

    Doris Creek Campground
    Kalispell, Montana

    Doris Creek Campground

    Moose Creek Cabin
    Helena, Montana

    Moose Creek Cabin

    Morgan Case Homestead
    Philipsburg, Montana

    Morgan Case Homestead

    Guides, Insights and Stories from Montana

    10 Must-Do Adventures In Glacier National Park

    10 Must-Do Adventures In Glacier National Park

    The Outbound Collective

    7 Awesome Adventures to Do This Fall in Montana

    7 Awesome Adventures to Do This Fall in Montana

    The Outbound Collective

    Fall is the Perfect Time for Adventuring in Montana

    Fall is the Perfect Time for Adventuring in Montana

    The Outbound Collective

    How the Marmot Bantamweight Finally Ended My Search for the Perfect Rain Jacket

    How the Marmot Bantamweight Finally Ended My Search for the Perfect Rain Jacket

    Christina Adele Warburg-Hon

    6 Days of Exploring the Crown of the Continent, Glacier National Park

    6 Days of Exploring the Crown of the Continent, Glacier National Park

    Karin Victoria Peck

    The Grandeur of One of Glacier National Park's Last Remaining Glaciers: Grinnell Glacier

    The Grandeur of One of Glacier National Park's Last Remaining Glaciers: Grinnell Glacier

    Rob Feakins