Category: Going-to-the-Sun Road
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Fish Lake
Trailhead This hike begins near Lake McDonald Lodge 9.9 miles from the west entrance or 38.3 miles from the east entrance. Use the lodge parking lot near the Going-to-the-Sun Road and then look for the Sperry Trail across the road. Hike Summary Total Distance: 5.4 miles Total Elevation Gain: 1,152…
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Otokomi Lake
Embark on a stunning ascent along Rose Creek, witness nature’s resilience after a wildfire, enjoy waterfalls and discover the beauty of Otokomi Lake.
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Hidden Lake
The popular Hidden Lake Trail begins at Logan Pass–the highest point on the Going-to-the-Sun Road as it crosses the Continental Divide. It doesn’t matter how many times I’ve driven the 32 miles from West Glacier or 18 miles from Saint Mary, I always feel a sense of elation and warn…
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McDonald Creek Trail
McDonald Creek Trail is a multi-season route through a cedar-hemlock forest. The trail is snow free in spring long before the high country opens up. Shade and the cooling effect of flowing water make the walk attractive during the heat of summer. Cool, moist fall days create wonderful earthy smells…
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Beaver Pond Loop
This path is perfect for hikers who are looking for an adventure in the early or later parts of the year. If you’re an individual who loves to get out and enjoy snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, the Beaver Pond Loop is definitely an option. Remember the mantra: This is grizzly…
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Highline Trail & Granite Park Chalet
This is a hike that you will not soon forget. It has it all. Glacially carved peaks and valleys, meadows loaded with wildflowers, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, occasional grizzly bears, hoary marmots, coyotes, and the tiny chance early or late in the season of wolverines. And, some of the oldest…
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Siyeh Pass
On the east side of the Continental Divide, within the Lewis Mountain Range of Glacier National Park, lies the spectacular hike to Siyeh Pass. At 7,750 feet (2,362 meters), the pass is on one of the highest maintained paths in the park. It’s not unusual for snow to linger into…
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Snyder Lake and Upper Snyder Lake
Another glorious day, the air as delicious to the lungs as nectar to the tongue. John Muir
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