West Side

  • Huckleberry Fire Lookout

    Huckleberry Fire Lookout

    Outstanding views of the Livingston Range and the North Fork with history and the possibility of bonus berries.

  • Avalanche Lake

    Avalanche Lake

    This hike is one the most popular in Glacier National Park. It includes old growth forest, spectacular waterfalls, a beautiful mountain lake filled with turquoise water, nestled in a picturesque glacial cirque. It is unique. The maritime climate of the Pacific Northwest has its easternmost influence here. Moisture from the…

  • Gunsight Pass Trail, Point-to-Point Hike

    Gunsight Pass Trail, Point-to-Point Hike

    A classic Glacier National Park hike – two mountain passes, two mountain lakes, fishing, incredible scenery, and wildlife.

  • Old Flathead Ranger Station

    Old Flathead Ranger Station

    This trail leads to the site of a historic ranger station, offers a display of nature’s recovery from two major wildfires and a little solitude. It’s a good early season choice for hikers and bikers alike. Trailhead From the park’s west entrance, drive 0.3 miles. When you see the sign…

  • Swiftcurrent Lookout

    Swiftcurrent Lookout

    Trailhead This spectacular hike, on the Garden Wall via the Highline Trail is one of several routes to the Swiftcurrent Fire Lookout. The trailhead is located at Logan Pass on the north side of the Going-to-the-Sun Road across from the Logan Pass Visitor Center. The scenic drive up to Logan…

  • Kintla Lake to Goat Haunt

    An adventure for the books! The 31-mile land segment of our journey started in the northwest corner of Glacier National Park and followed the Boulder Pass Trail to Goat Haunt in the north-central region of the park. From there we motored about 7 miles north on Waterton Lake to the…

  • Harrison Lake

    If you are looking to take a trail less traveled, this hike may be for you. The Glacier National Park Citizen Science Project for mountain goat monitoring was my reason for going to Harrison Lake and I was not disappointed. Memories of the trip still bring a smile to my…