![]() ![]() Many hikers were having their picnic lunches beside the lake which was still half frozen. The half mile from the creek to the lake were snowfields which were also dodgy to cross.Īrriving at the lake presents a stunning view. In fact it was a bottleneck waiting to cross. There was a dodgy temporary crossing (fallen trees) that challenged a few folks. The trail was well maintained with scenic views. Since the gate was still closed, all the hikers were heading to Iceberg Lake.īe sure and turn left at the halfway point to the lake rather than to the Ptarmigan trail. Its a popular hiking trail with lots of hikers since first part of trail is also the way to the Ptarmigan trail and gate. There was a small parking area near the trailhead but full already. Parking was easy near the Swiftcurrent Inn since we were there early driving from St Mary. NATIONAL PARKS: In our Guide to the US National Parks, get the full list of national parks with important travel planning information, such as things to do in the parks and sample itineraries.We hiked to Iceberg Lake on June 28th. For more great travel ideas, check out our article Best Road Trips in the USA. ROAD TRIP ITINERARY: Learn how to put together Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Glacier National Parks into one amazing 10 day road trip. GLACIER NATIONAL PARK ITINERARY: How many days do you need in Glacier? Get the answer to this question and learn how to plan your itinerary in our Glacier National Park Itinerary Planner. Don’t miss our article Best Things to Do in Glacier National Park for more great things to do in the park. GLACIER NATIONAL PARK: Check out our Glacier National Park Travel Guide for important travel information, sample itineraries, and how to plan your visit. If you prefer to keep your hikes short and sweet, read our guide to the Best Short Hikes in the National Parks. MORE GREAT HIKES IN THE NATIONAL PARKS: From hikes to the tallest peaks to beautiful coast trails, read our Guide to the Best Day Hikes in the US National Parks. More Information about Glacier National Park & the USA If you have any questions about the best hikes in Glacier National Park, or you want to share your favorite hike, let us know in the comment section below. There’s a lot to do here, with outdoor activities and family-friendly experiences. However, after your visit, Whitefish is a great place to stay. It’s a 40-minute drive just to get to the west entrance and can take an hour and a half or longer to get to Logan Pass. Unless you are having a hard time finding accommodations inside the park, I wouldn’t recommend staying in Whitefish. ![]() The following day we had a flight home so I wanted to stay near the airport. I would stay here again.īest Western Rocky Mountain Lodge, Whitefish.This is where we stayed our last night at Glacier. We had an enormous room with two beds, air conditioning, and great Wi-Fi. It is located in West Glacier, so it is a great place to stay to be near Lake McDonald and Avalanche Lake. Our room was enormous, the beds were comfy, and it felt more peaceful than staying at the Many Glacier Hotel. But we stayed in a building tucked away in the trees and it was very nice. Again, it’s very basic, with no Wi-Fi, cellular service or air conditioning. The floors creak and the walls are thin, so if you are a light sleeper, bring ear plugs. There is no air conditioning, but it is cool at night so that was not an issue. It was a very basic room with a double bed and private bathroom. It looks amazing on the outside and has an enormous, rustic lobby with stunning views of Swiftcurrent Lake. For the best experience, take the boardwalk trail through the dense forest of cedar trees and make sure you see Avalanche Gorge.Īvalanche Gorge | Best Hikes in Glacier National Park This hike starts at the Trail of the Cedars, a 0.7-mile loop trail. There are no big climbs, no high alpine views, just a quiet trail through the woods that ends at a very pretty lake. You will hike alongside Avalanche Creek and through a dense forest. Many hikes in Glacier National Park feature alpine trails and panoramic views of the mountain peaks. Trailhead: Trail of the Cedars, near Lake McDonaldĪvalanche Lake is much different from most hikes on this list. For many visitors, especially if it is your first time to Glacier National Park, the area around Going-to-the-Sun Road is where you will spend a lot of your time. It tops out at Logan Pass, where you can start two of the hikes on this list. For 50 miles, this road twists and turns through gorgeous mountain scenery. ![]()
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