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Grinnell Glacier in Glacier NP
Browning, Montana
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 Grinnell Glacier Hike is one of the most beautiful hikes in the world with beautiful views of the glacier, ...
Hike to Grinnell Lake
Browning, Montana
5.0
7.16 mi
/ 60 ft gain
The hike to Grinnell Lake begins at the Grinnell Glacier Trailhead, approximately 0.5 miles past Many Glacier Hotel in the Many Glacier area of Glacier National Park. For folks staying in the hotel, there is an optional trailhead just south of the building. There is also is a boat shuttle for those wanting to bypass the hike along Swiftcurrent Lake and Lake Josephine. For more information on th...
Camp at Many Glacier Campground in Glacier National Park
Browning, Montana
5.0
Enjoy one of Glacier National Park's best campgrounds, Many Glacier Campground, which you can reach on the east side of the Continental Divide. Directions: Travel to the east side of the park, and take highway 89 to the town of Babb. From Babb, drive west, reenter the park, and arrive at the Many Glacier area and the campground itself.Reservations: Half of the campsites at Many Glacier Campgrou...
Swiftcurrent Pass Loop
Browning, Montana
1.09 mi
/ 102 ft gain
Swiftcurrent Pass Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Babb, Montana.
Hike to Redrock Falls
Browning, Montana
4.5
3.73 mi
/ 100 ft gain
The 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 approximately 0.3 miles you’ll notice a small spur trail on the left-hand side which leads to Fishercap Lak...
Bullhead Lake Trail
Browning, Montana
5.0
6.87 mi
/ 538 ft gain
Bullhead Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Babb, Montana.
Ptarmigan to Helen Lake, Elizabeth Lake, Cosley Lake, Stoney Indian Pass, and Waterton Valley Trail
Browning, Montana
39.95 mi
/ 6404 ft gain
Ptarmigan Trail to Helen Lake, Elizabeth Lake, Cosley Lake, Stoney Indian Pass, and Waterton Valley Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Babb, Montana.
Kayak Swiftcurrent Lake
Browning, Montana
4.5
Swiftcurrent Lake is easily accessed along the shores of Many Glacier Hotel where ample parking is available. The Glacier Park Boat Company offers single and double kayak rentals onsite (pricing and dates of operations are available here: glacierparkboats.com) or you can bring your own.The calm waters allow you to relax and take in the views of the surrounding mountains. And for an added adve...
Ptarmigan Tunnel
Browning, Montana
5.0
10.68 mi
/ 2713 ft gain
This amazing 11 mile hike with 2,300 feet of vertial gain begins behind the Swiftcurrent Motor Inn cabins. If you start early enough you can park by the trailhead, but if you get a little later start you may need to park in the main lot of the Motor Inn.
As you begin your hike, you will pass the Iceberg Lake trailhead and immediately turn right to catch the connecting trail to the Ptarmigan Tr...
Places to stay
Browning, Montana
Many Glacier Campground
Overview
The Many Glacier Campground is located on the east side of Glacier National Park, at an elevation of approximately 4,500 feet. T...
Browning, Montana
St. Mary Campground
Overview
St. Mary Campground is the largest campground on the east side of Glacier National Park, and is conveniently located approximate...
West Glacier, Montana
Fish Creek Campground
Overview
Fish Creek Campground is the second largest campground in Glacier National Park, and one of four campgrounds that takes reservat...
West Glacier, Montana
Apgar Group Sites
Overview
Apgar Campground is situated on the southern tip of Lake McDonald in beautiful Glacier National Park in northwestern Montana. Pr...
Flathead County, Montana
Big Creek Campground
Overview
Big Creek Campground lies in the expansive Flathead National Forest in northwestern Montana. Visitors can enjoy access to the Fl...
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