- Hike the crown of the continent -

Hike Glacier National Park – Montana

Hike The Highline Trail – Glacier National Park Montana
Elevation Gain = 1,950′
Elevation Loss = 3,026′
Length Logan to the Loop = 11.8 miles

Glacier National Park dubbed “Crown of the Continent” by George Bird Grinnell is one of our National Treasures.

Canoe Lake MacDonald, hike the lush Trail of the Cedars to Avalanche Lake or take a dip in aptly-named Iceberg Lake.

See story about Grizzly bear encounter on Gunsight Pass Trail.

Free park shuttles can be accessed from the high point at Logan on the Continental Divide as well as The Loop to the west on the Going To The Sun Road.  The original road design steeply ascending 15 switchbacks along Logan creek was replaced with a single switchback now known as “The Loop.”

Starting at the high-point from ever popular Logan Visitors center the often crowded high line trail quickly becomes exposed.
Use the cable handrail for security.  Never cross when snow-covered.

Plenty of pullouts along the way allow hikers to pass and take in views.

Reach the Granite Park Chalet (a World Heritage Site) in 7.6 miles.
Despite the name there is actually no granite in the area.

Reservations for overnight stays at the chalet need to be made in advance.

Granite Park Chalet Sunset

Continue down the switchbacks 4 miles through rugged terrain and a few appreciated water sources to the end at The Loop.

The Black Feet Indians called Glacier “The Backbone of the World” which might describe the sensation of crossing this spectacular section of Glacier National Park.

Other Glacier National Park Hikes and Trips

– Canoeing Lake MacDonald

• Hike Avalanche Lake

• Hike Johns Lake Loop

• Granite Peak Montana’s Highpoint

• Hike Mission Falls

• Snorkel & Climb Flathead Lake