Whitefish, Montana
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Whitefish
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West Glacier, Montana
Highline Trail
5.015.01 mi / 700 ft gainStarting 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...Read more -
West Glacier, Montana
Granite Park Chalet via Highline Trail
4.511.49 mi / 1950 ft gainThe 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...Read more -
Browning, Montana
Reynolds Mountain
4.511 mi / 2500 ft gainReynolds Mountain stands high above the Logan Pass Visitors Center. Because of it's easy location, be prepared to get caught in the heavy rush of tourists on the way up. Though most will not be going to Reynolds Mountain, you will still need to "wade" through heavy tourism to reach the trail he...Read more -
Browning, Montana
Summit Reynolds Mountain via the North Face Ascent Route
7.9 mi / 2500 ft gainMt. Reynolds is a premier peak in Glacier National Park (GNP). The views from the beginning to the summit are incredible all the way around. Reynolds offers those who are starting to climb an introductory climb with little technicality and a reward that is well earned at the top. GNP requires an ...Read more -
Browning, Montana
The Garden Wall
15.16 mi / 3944 ft gainThe Garden Wall Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near West Glacier, Montana.Read more -
Browning, Montana
Piegan Mountain
5.05 mi / 3000 ft gainStart this hike at the Lunch Creek parking lot just over Logan Pass. Follow the climber's trail which will lead you above a waterfall and into Lunch Creek Basin. Looking straight ahead, you will see Pollock Mountain. Continue to your right for the peak approach (if you go all the way to the right...Read more -
Browning, Montana
Climb Pollock Mountain and Bishop's Cap
8 mi / 4300 ft gainStarting at Logan Pass, drive 0.8 mi. east to Lunch Creek parking area. Parking during the summer at Glacier National Park is often difficult. Plan on arriving at the parking lot before 8 am to guarantee a parking spot. From Lunch Creek, follow the well established trail north until cliffs are re...Read more -
Flathead County, Montana
Kintla Lake Campground
* The road to this trailhead/lake is closed during the winter. Kintla Lake is one of the lesser explored lakes in Glacier National Park. Located on the west side of the park, it is accessible via an unpaved road from the Polebridge Ranger Station. From the Ranger Station, take a LEFT and contin...Read more -
Browning, Montana
Gunsight Pass to Gunsight Lake Campsite
5.013.06 mi / 1667 ft gainHow to Get There: Get your backcountry pass at the St. Mary visitor center and then head over to the hike, which begins from the Jackson Glacier Overlook, located 12.6 miles west of the center on the Going-to-Sun-Road. The Hike: The first mile of the hike is a downhill, and then the trail is ...Read more -
Browning, Montana
Hike Mount Siyeh
5.08.45 mi / 4209 ft gainOnce the Going-To-The-Sun Road has opened fully, this massive peak is accessible by driving to Siyeh Bend on the east side of the Logan Pass Visitors Center. Plan on a sun up to sun down adventure. Choose a sunny summer day and head up to hit the trail! Park at Siyeh Bend, and start on the Pie...Read more -
Dayton, Montana
Kayak to Wild Horse Island
5.0There are many boat ramps to access Flathead Lake, but the closest location to Wild Horse Island is Dayton, MT. Dayton offers easy access with only about a 1-hour paddle to the island for the novice kayakers. Unfortunately, the boat ramp in Dayton does not have room for parking, thus it is only a...Read more -
Rising Sun, Montana
Baring Falls via Piegan Pass Trail
1.96 mi / 246 ft gainBaring Falls via Piegan Pass Trail is an out-and-back trail to a waterfall located near the southern end of St. Mary Lake in East Glacier Park Village, Montana.Read more -
Browning, Montana
Baring, St. Mary, and Virginia Falls in Glacier NP
4.75.43 mi / 500 ft gainThis 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...Read more -
Browning, Montana
Hike to Sun Point
5.01.6 mi / 250 ft gainWith panoramic views of St. Mary Lake and it’s surrounding peaks, Sun Point is the perfect spot to chill/relax in Glacier National Park. It can be reached via the Sun Point Nature Trail or the Sun Point picnic area.To reach Sun Point via the nature trail, start at Sunrift Gorge parking area. Cl...Read more -
Browning, Montana
Swiftcurrent Lookout
16.68 mi / 4491 ft gainTake this beautiful hike up Swiftcurrent Mountain to the Fire Lookout (8436 ft). The hike is 7.1 miles one-way from from the Swiftcurrent Inn parking lot trailhead. The elevation gain is 2,307 feet. The First 3 miles or so are a flat hike where you'll pass by several famous lakes and gain only ...Read more -
Browning, Montana
Redrock Falls
4.53.73 mi / 100 ft gainThe hike to Redrock Falls begins at the Swiftcurrent Pass Trailhead in the Many Glacier area of Glacier National Park. The trailhead is located at the western end of the Swiftcurrent Motor Inn parking lot. From the trailhead, head straight toward Swiftcurrent Pass and Redrock Falls. At approxi...Read more