8+ Best Things to Do in Glacier National Park: Complete Guide Plus Itineraries!
Are you looking for the best things to do in Glacier National Park? In this article, we cover all the top sights in Glacier, our favorite hikes, best scenic drives, plus give you ideas for things to do in Glacier besides hiking. We’ll also go over everything you need to know about Glacier National Park reservations, give you our best tips for visiting, and share Glacier National Park itineraries to help you plan your time!
Want to visit one of the most epic National Parks in the U.S.? Then Glacier National Park should definitely be on your radar. With stunning glacial lakes, abundant wildlife, epic scenic drives, over 800 miles of hiking trails, and beautiful vistas everywhere you turn, Glacier National Park is an outdoor paradise, and one of our favorite National Parks for a reason!
Intrigued? Well, you might be wondering, what is there to do in Glacier National Park? A whole lot, actually! We’ve visited this park twice, spending a total of seven days in Glacier, and we’re still itching to go back! But in the seven days we were there, we managed to see a lot of the best places in Glacier.
In this guide, we want to share with you the best things to do in Glacier National Park. We’ll include our favorite hikes, plus things to do in Glacier besides hiking, like amazing scenic drives, boats tours, spotting wildlife, and more! Plus, we’ll give you our suggested Glacier National Park itineraries for up to five days to help you squeeze in all the amazing things to do in Glacier no matter how much time you have.
Without further ado, let’s get right to it!
In this Glacier National Park itinerary and guide:
Best Things to Do in Glacier National Park
Because it’s such a huge park, we know it can be a little overwhelming to figure out what to do and where to go, especially if it’s your first time visiting Glacier National Park, but we’re here to help! Here, we’ll go over all the amazing things to do in Glacier National Park to help you figure out your to-do list and hit all of Glacier’s top sights.
1. Drive the Going to the Sun Road
Driving the Going to the Sun Road is definitely one of the best things to do in Glacier and deserves the first spot on our list. This incredibly scenic road cuts through the heart of Glacier National Park right across the continental divide, connecting the east and west ends of the park.
Along the way, it provides some of the country’s most epic scenery right from the comfort of your car, with views of glaciated mountains, lakes, and valleys. It’s really a no-brainer and a must-do in Glacier.
The Going to the Sun Road is an epic scenic drive in Glacier National Park!
Not only does it have great views, but it also provides access to some of the best spots in Glacier, as well as some of Glacier’s best hikes.
Here is some helpful information about this Glacier National Park highlight.
What are some of the best stops on the Going to the Sun Road in Glacier?
The Going to the Sun Road is 50 miles of pure scenic beauty. So, there are going to be a ton of stops, pull-offs, and scenic overlooks along the way! Our best piece of advice is to grab a park map so you know where all of these are, and to stop at as many as you can in the time you have!
Below are some of the best places in Glacier along the Going to the Sun Road as encountered when driving from west to east.
Lake McDonald
Lake McDonald is one of the most famous sights in Glacier National Park
This is a famous lake (and Glacier’s largest!) known for super clear water with colorful rocks and an epic mountain backdrop. You’ve likely seen pictures of Lake McDonald on social media or travel sites, as it’s a huge draw to the park. Things to do in Glacier at Lake McDonald include:
Walking the trail that follows the lake’s west shore for different views of Lake McDonald
Renting kayaks or paddleboards and hitting the water!
Going for a scenic swim
Taking a scenic Lake McDonald cruise
Relaxing and enjoying the views (this is what we did!)
Trail of the Cedars and Avalanche Lake
Hiking these two trails are popular things to do in Glacier National Park. They are both relatively easy and start from the same trailhead.
The Trail of the Cedars is a short easy walk (about 0.7 miles) through the woods along a gorge filled with deep blue water. It doesn’t offer the epic mountain views that many other hikes in Glacier have, but it’s a nice walk if you’re short on time or want an easy add-on to the Avalanche Lake hike.
The Avalanche Lake trail is a hugely popular hike in Glacier National Park. We haven’t done this one yet because of this, but the view of the lake and epic mountain backdrop look well worth the hike! This hike is about 4.5 miles roundtrip with 500 feet of elevation gain, so can be done relatively quickly, in just a few hours.
The Loop
The Loop is the portion of the Going to the Sun Road that switchbacks. By the time you’ve made it here if you’ve driven from the west side of the park, you’ve climbed a lot of elevation along the road and will have amazing views down into the glacial valley you just drove through.
From The Loop, there’s a trail that gives access to the Granite Park Chalet, an epic place to spend the night in Glacier’s backcountry. It also gives access to one end of the Highline Trail, one of the most epic hikes in Glacier National Park. If you plan on hiking the full Highline Trail, however, we wouldn’t recommend starting from The Loop, but rather from Logan Pass. We’ll talk more about the Highline Trail in a bit!
Logan Pass
View from Logan Pass - one of the best spots in Glacier!
Logan Pass is the place along the Going to the Sun Road where it crosses the Continental Divide, and it is one of the most popular places in Glacier National Park.
Why? Well, because it’s gorgeous! The views here of the surrounding mountains are amazing. Plus, several of Glacier’s best hiking trails start here, including Hidden Lake and the Highline Trail.
The Hidden Lake Trail
Views from Hidden Lake Overlook at Logan Pass
Hiking the Hidden Lake Trail should be on the top of your list of things to do in Glacier National Park. It’s a relatively short hike to get to the overlook of Hidden Lake (about 2.8 miles round trip) and most of it is along a boardwalk trail.
The best part of the Hidden Lake Trail, though, was not the views (although they are pretty amazing!). For us, it was the mountain goats! This is probably the best place in Glacier to see mountain goats, so it’s worth the trek up just for this. Both times we did this trail, we saw tons!
A mountain goat striking an epic pose at the Hidden Lake Overlook!
The Highline Trail
The Highline Trail is a popular hike and one of the best things to do in Glacier National Park. This super scenic trail is a point-to-point hike that follows the Continental Divide (a jagged mountain wall called the Garden Wall). The entire way is filled with incredible views over the valley and out to Heavens Peak in the distance.
Getting these views from the Highline Trail is one of the best things to do in Glacier
The Highline Trail is best hiked from Logan Pass to The Loop, as this way has way less elevation gain. The beginning portion of the trail follows a narrow cliffside ledge with steep drop-offs, which makes it a little nervewracking, but extra fun!
The narrow ledge along the Highline Trail near Logan Pass
From here, the Highline Trail is pretty straightforward and continues to follow the Garden Wall until it meets up with the super picturesque Granite Chalet, where you begin your hike down to The Loop.
Jackson Glacier Overlook
This stop on the Going to the Sun Road is a great place to see one of the park’s few remaining glaciers from the car, so be sure to pull over and take a peek at one of the park’s namesakes!
The Rising Sun Boat Dock
Taking a scenic boat cruise is a great thing to do in Glacier to see the views without much effort! There are many spots in the park where you can take one, including St. Mary Lake, and this stop along the Going to the Sun Road is where all the boat tours for this lake depart.
St. Mary Falls Trailhead
Hiking to St. Mary Falls is a popular thing to do in Glacier for people who are short on time and looking for an easy hike. This trail is just 1.6 miles round trip and leads to a beautiful waterfall in the heart of Glacier. On the way, you’ll walk through some thin forest regrowth covered in beautiful purple wildflowers, and in the distance you can see epic mountain views.
Chasing waterfalls is a fun thing to do in Glacier National Park
If you’re interested in the St. Mary Falls hike, be sure to check out our guide to the Best Hikes in Glacier National Park to learn more!
Sun Point
Sunset views over St. Mary Lake from Sun Point along the Going to the Sun Road
Sun Point is a popular stop on the Going to the Sun Road for an awesome view over St. Mary Lake and the surrounding mountains.
But it is also the start of a scenic and relatively easy hike (The Three Falls Hike) that goes to up to three different waterfalls-Baring Falls, St. Mary Falls, and Virginia Falls- depending on how far you want to go.
Sunset views from the Three Falls Trail in Glacier National Park
Check out our Guide to Hiking in Glacier National Park to learn more!
Wild Goose Island Lookout
This is a quick stop on the Going to the Sun Road to get a look at the famous view of a tiny picturesque island sitting in the middle of St. Mary Lake.
How long does it take to drive the Going to the Sun Road through Glacier National Park?
You’ll want to make tons of stops along the Going to the Sun Road…trust us!
The entire Going to the Sun Road is about 50 miles one way and takes about two hours to drive straight through. But of course, with all the stops we just mentioned above, we wouldn’t recommend just driving straight through! You’ll probably want to stop at pull- offs every ten feet and take pictures like we did. You’ll also want to pad in some time in your Glacier National Park itinerary to account for random hold ups along the road for construction or traffic. Some sections may be one way and you might be delayed by up to 20 minutes. But let’s face it, you can’t be too upset by this…because they give you a nice view to look at while you wait!
Can you see the line of cars waiting in construction along the Going to the Sun Road?
We would suggest planning at least a half day to drive the Going to the Sun Road. This gives you time to drive the entire road while making frequent stops at pull- offs, plus do a short hike (such as the Hidden Lake or Avalanche Lake trails).
If you have a full day to drive the Going to the Sun Road, you can either add in more time to do some more short hikes on the Going to the Sun Road (such as St. Mary Falls and/or the Three Falls Trail). Alternatively, instead of doing a bunch of smaller hikes, you can tackle the famous Highline Trail for most of the day and then drive as much of the Going to the Sun Road as you can with the remaining time left in the day.
We’ll talk more about Glacier National Park itineraries later in this guide!
Is the Going to the Sun Road scary?
The Going to the Sun Road essentially begins at the bottom of a valley on the west side of the park and winds its way all the way up to Logan Pass, the highest point. To do this, the road is basically carved out of the cliffside that it’s climbing. There are a few areas that may be a little nervewracking for some people who aren’t used to these kinds of alpine drives, and it may make someone who is uncomfortable with mountain roads and steep drop- offs a little nervous. For us, it never felt unsafe and there are often barriers along the outer edge of the road. If this kind of thing stills scares you, you may want to leave the driving to someone else and close your eyes (except try not close your eyes because the views from this road are phenomenal!).
One thing I always look up before hand is which side of the road has the exposure so I can figure out the least scariest way to drive it! On the Going to the Sun Road, if you drive from east to west, you’ll be on the outside of the road alongside the edge. So if you want to avoid that, then driving west to east (Apgar to St. Mary) would be best.
Other tips for driving the Going to the Sun Road in Glacier National Park
Reservations. To drive the Going to the Sun Road at specific dates and times, a reservation is required. Jump below to read all about the Glacier National Park reservation system and how to get a reservation for the Going to the Sun Road!
Get an early start. It’s no secret that Glacier National Park is crowded. Everyone wants to see its Instagram-worthy landscapes. Even with a reservation system in place, parking lots fill up early, especially the one at Logan Pass. Often, this lot fills before sunrise as people fight to get parking spots even before reservations are required for the day. It’s definitely good to get an early start to try and beat the crowds a little bit and then still have plenty of time left in your day to see all the best spots in Glacier along the Going to the Sun Road.
Closures and status. The Going to the Sun Road closes every winter and doesn’t have set opening and closing dates…it just depends on the year. It’s usually open late June to mid-October depending on snowfall amount. You can check for road status and conditions on the NPS site. Also check for any construction delays here to help plan your time better.
Fill up! There are no gas stations along the Going to the Sun Road, so make sure you have plenty beforehand (either in West Glacier or St. Mary, just outside the park).
Vehicle restrictions. Vehicles (including vehicle combinations like a truck and trailer) must be less than 21 ft long, 8 ft wide, and 10 ft tall on portions of the Going to the Sun Road between Avalanche Creek and Rising Sun. This is due to some tight turns and rocky overhangs along the road.
Expect no cell service. There isn’t much cell reception in the park. Download any maps and information you may want to your phone before you get here. On a similar note, download any reservations you have for the park or other services before coming as well.
Bring plenty of food and water for the day. There aren’t really many options for getting food once you drive past Lake McDonald on the east and Rising Sun on the west, so pack a lunch and plenty of snacks if you plan on hiking. There are usually water fill ups at visitor centers, including at Logan Pass, so make sure you have a refillable bottle.
Use the Glacier Park shuttle. If you don’t want to deal with driving and congestion, then there is an option to use a free park shuttle, so, let’s get into that now…
The Glacier National Park Shuttle
If you want to leave the driving along the Going to the Sun Road to someone else, you’re in luck!
Glacier National Park has a super convenient shuttle system that can get you to some of the most popular places in Glacier…and it’s free!
You can find the Glacier shuttles times, along with shuttle stops, transfer points, and frequency of pick ups on this park service site. Generally, shuttles run from 7 am to 7 pm and run every 15-30 minutes.
This Glacier shuttle can be super helpful not only for getting to all the top sights in Glacier without having to drive, but it’s also good for some hikes in Glacier National Park that are point-to-point, such as the Highline Trail.
But the catch to all this? Well, Glacier National Park is crowded, and so is the shuttle. It can fill up pretty quickly, so you may be waiting for quite a while to get a seat on one. If you’re waiting to hop on the shuttle midway down the road on your way to Logan Pass, for example, it could be that all the shuttles fill up earlier on down the road and by the time it gets to your stop, there is only space for 1 or 2 more people. If you’re 10th in line, you can easily be waiting for an hour or more.
Our advice is to catch an early shuttle (ideally the first one) at the beginning of the line (at Apgar or St. Mary) to get a head start! This is what we did. We were able to get on the first shuttle of the day from Apgar. It filled right up and people waiting for the shuttle at stops down the road were already getting disappointed at the lack of space and the additional wait times!
2. Hike in Glacier National Park
Hitting the trails is one of the best things to do in Glacier!
Hiking, without a doubt, is our absolute favorite thing to do in Glacier National Park! Sure, you can see a lot of views from the park’s scenic drives, but hitting the trails in Glacier will bring you to hidden glacial lakes and vistas, and give you a better chance at spotting wildlife!
There are over 800 miles of trails in Glacier that go through jaw-droppingly gorgeous landscapes. They range from super easy and flat walks to more challenging all day hikes, so there is really something for everyone. If you visit Glacier, be sure to make it a point to get out on a least one Glacier National Park hike…you won’t be disappointed.
There are tons of hikes in Glacier to choose from. Here are some of our favorites!
The Highline Trail
Hiking the Highline Trail is one of the most popular things to do in Glacier National Park, and one that we already mentioned above. It’s a well-known bucket list hiking trail renowned for its gorgeous scenery as it traverses the Continental Divide that runs through the park.
The Highline Trail is high up on most people’s list of things to do in Glacier
Along the trail, you’ll be treated to non-stop views of mountains and valleys, and maybe even spot some mountain goats or bighorn sheep!
Grinnell Glacier
Another very popular Glacier hike, the Grinnell Glacier trail is a stunning walk through the Many Glacier area of the park and has to be included on a list of best things to do in Glacier.
It’s one of the best trails in the park to get up close to a glacier. It’s a fairly long, but relatively easy, day hike, with stunning views the entire way of wildlflowers, meadows, valleys, mountains, and insanely blue lakes. Plus, it’s a great trail to find wildlife! What more could you want?
The hike ends at a stunning glacial lake with views of the quickly disappearing Salamander and Grinnell Glaciers.
The hanging Salamander Glacier above Upper Grinnell Lake - the end point on the Grinnell Glacier hike!
Cracker Lake
This hike to a stunning glacial lake was one of our favorite things to do in Glacier. It’s one of the lesser visited trails in the Many Glacier area, but the solitude you’ll find out here is what makes this trail so worth it. Oh yea…and that impossibly blue lake you’ll come across at the end. That, too…
The stunning Cracker Lake in Glacier National Park
The Cracker Lake trail was the longest hike we did in the Many Glacier area, but it was totally worth it. We saw a lot of wildlife, and got to enjoy one of the bluest lakes we’ve ever seen without the typical Glacier crowds.
Iceberg Lake
Hiking to Iceberg Lake is a popular thing to do in Glacier, and yet another stunning trail in the Many Glacier area. This trail can get crowded, but it has non-stop views over Many Glacier, and ends at an iceberg-filled lake with strikingly deep blue water and an epic mountain backdrop. It’s definitely one of the most beautiful places in Glacier!
Iceberg Lake is a popular spot in Glacier National Park…but can you see why?!
Pitamakan Pass
If you’re looking for something to do in Glacier that leaves the crowds behind, the Pitamakan Trail is it. This hike is found in the lesser visited Two Medicine area. It’s a very long day hike, but for us, it was worth it to escape the crowds and still get the epic views that Glacier is known for.
Getting off-the-beaten-path on trails in Glacier
3. Visit Many Glacier
Many Glacier was our favorite place in Glacier National Park!
While many consider driving the Going to the Sun Road the quintessential thing to do in Glacier National Park, others say that the Many Glacier area of the park is better and has their favorite sights in Glacier! For us, we personally fall into the latter category…the Many Glacier area is definitely our favorite area of the park. Not only is the whole area gorgeous, but it has all of our favorite hikes in Glacier all in one place!
Hot to get to Many Glacier: Many Glacier is an entirely distinct area from the Going to the Sun Road. From the St. Mary entrance on the eastern side of the Going to the Sun Road, head just over 8 miles north along route 89, toward the town of Babb. Here, you’ll find the 12 mile long road into Many Glacier. But on the way in, you’ll get a sneak peak into the amazing Many Glacier landscape that awaits you!
Some of the best things to do in Glacier in the Many Glacier area include:
Take a boat cruise
At the boat dock on Josephine Lake in Glacier National Park
If you want a relaxing way to enjoy the Many Glacier landscape, then you can book a boat cruise! This boat tour crosses both Swiftcurrent Lake and Josephine Lake (with about a quarter mile of walking between the two). Across the lakes, you’ll get epic views of the mountains and you have the option of taking a guided hike to Grinnell Glacier!
Go on an epic day hike
Many Glacier had our favorite hikes in the park!
The hikes in Many Glacier are, in our opinion, the best in the park! We’ve mentioned them in the section about hiking in Glacier above, so be sure to check out all of our hiking guides to help you pick which one you want to add to your list (ideally all of them!):
Visit Fishercap Lake
The walk to get to Fishercap Lake is only about a half mile or so round trip of easy trail, but it’s totally worth it and an awesome thing to do in Glacier National Park. Why? Because it’s an amazing place to see moose! Often, they are seen swimming and feeding in the lake, especially around dawn or dusk, but we saw them right in the middle of the day!
Just remember, if you are lucky enough to see them, keep your distance and give the moose their space! Having binoculars or a camera with a good zoom is great idea to see them a bit closer.
Rent a boat
If you want to explore the park by boat, a great thing to do in Glacier is to rent a kayak or canoe and paddle in Swiftcurrent Lake to get amazing views! You can rent these right in Many Glacier on a first come first serve basis.
4. Visit Two Medicine
Two Medicine is a great place in Glacier to avoid some of the bigger crowds
If you’re looking for something to do in Glacier National Park to escape the crowds, then a visit to the Two Medicine area of Glacier should be on your radar. This part of the park is still a bit off the beaten path. There are no real amenities there other than a campground and small camp store, but it provides access to some awesome hiking trails and scenic lakes. Many people come here to catch the sunrise over Two Medicine Lake, but we suggest you stay longer!
How to get to Two Medicine: Two Medicine is a completely distinct area from both the Going to the Sun Road and Many Glacier. To get there, you’ll drive about a half hour (18 miles) south of the St. Mary entrance to the Going to the Sun Road and take a right on MT-49. From here, it’s about a 15 mile journey into the remote Two Medicine area.
Things to do in Glacier National Park in the Two Medicine area that will make it worth your time include:
The Pitamakan Pass Trail (and the Pitamakan-Dawson Pass Loop)
Pitamakan Pass is a long day hike (over 15 miles!), but the solitude and the views that you’ll have to yourself at the pass are worth it for the well-seasoned hiker.
The epic view from Pitamakan Pass in Glacier!
You can also combine Pitamakan Pass with the Dawson Pass for an epic hiking loop through the Two Medicine area.
Check out our complete guide to hiking Pitamakan Pass in Glacier National Park to know what you can expect on the trail!
Take a boat cruise across Two Medicine Lake
A short boat cruise will whisk you across Two Medicine Lake for views of the surrounding mountains with an option to hike to Twin Falls from the other end of the lake.
If you want to spend more time on the water, you can also rent kayaks or canoes here as well on first come first serve basis.
5. Visit North Fork
If getting off the beaten path sounds good to you, then the North Fork section of the park might be a good place to go in Glacier. This area lies on the west side of the park just north of the Going to the Sun Road.
Roads in North Fork are unpaved and a bit rugged, and the park recommends having a 4x4 vehicle (although it’s not entirely necessary). There’s also no cell service and no real amenities, so you’ll have to be pretty self-sufficient to venture up here.
But what this section of the park lacks in services it more than makes up for in both views and solitude. Many uncrowded hikes are found in this area, but they are either pretty long day hikes, or longer backpacking routes into the middle of the park (such as to Goat Haunt along the Waterton Lakes).
However, a popular thing to do in Glacier in the North Fork area is to drive to either Bowman Lake or Kintla Lake. Both of them, but especially Bowman Lake, look strikingly like the more famous Lake McDonald, but without the crowds. Here, you can relax and enjoy the views, go on a hike (Bowman Lake to Middle Quartz and Lower Quartz Lake loop is on our radar!), and even camp at one of the primitive sites here.
We haven’t yet made it to North Fork in Glacier yet, but it’s the first place in Glacier we’ll go when we come back for our third visit!
6. Spot wildlife in Glacier National Park
A baby moose at Fishercap Lake
Wildlife is abundant in Glacier! From the loveable mountain goats, to scampering marmots and pikas, as well as bighorn sheep, bears, and moose, spotting wildlife is a favorite thing to do in Glacier National Park by most people who visit!
Wildlife is commonly seen on Glacier’s hiking trails, but with a sharp eye and a bit of luck, you might see some right from the car, or even in some of the parking areas!
Here is where we had a lot of lucking spotting wildlife in Glacier and where certain types of wildlife are commonly found!
Logan Pass
Logan Pass is a very common place in Glacier National Park to see wildlife, especially mountain goats and bighorn sheep. Sometimes they can be seen right from the parking lot, but a lot of times they are seen from the road as you approach Logan Pass. We saw quite a few bighorn sheep lounging on rocks above the side of the road as we got close to the pass. They are also often seen along the Highline Trail.
A baby mountain goat on the Hidden Lake Trail!
The Hidden Lake Trail is particularly awesome for seeing mountain goats. Both times we hiked this trail, we saw tons of them!
Many Glacier hiking trails
A bighorn sheep along the Grinnell Glacier trail
One of the things people love about Many Glacier other than the views is the good chance of spotting wildlife. Lots of trails in this area have frequent sightings of bear, moose, and bighorn sheep.
In our experience, we saw a few bighorn sheep right off the trail to Grinnell Glacier. And we saw several moose at both Iceberg and Cracker Lakes. Either on the day we hiked, or the day before our hike, there were several bear sightings from these trails as well, but we weren’t so lucky to see them (or maybe we were lucky? I guess it depends on how you look at it!).
Fishercap Lake in Many Glacier is especially great for seeing moose! We went here midday and saw two pairs of cows with their young feeding and swimming in the lake!
Going to the Sun Road
On the east side of the road in the meadows alongside St. Mary Lake, there are common bear sightings. Usually, you’ll know if something is out there because of all the cars lining the road with people looking through their binoculars, so if this happens, find a safe spot to pullover and see what’s there! We were able to spot a bear and her two cubs this way! The best chance is around dusk when they become more active.
A bear and her cubs along the Going to the Sun Road
7. Go on a bus tour through Glacier National Park
If you’re looking for something to do in Glacier National Park other than hiking, but still want to see all of Glacier’s top sights, then a bus tour would be a great thing to do!
There are two companies that run bus tours in Glacier (Red Bus Tours and Sun Tours). Each offers a few different options that go to different parts of the park, such as different sides of the Going to the Sun Road, Two Medicine, Many Glacier, and different combinations of the three.
We haven’t done one of these personally because we like to be a bit more independent by having our own car, but if you’re not up for any long hikes and you don’t want to deal with driving Glacier’s roads, then a tour is a great option!
8. Go backpacking in Glacier National Park
While hiking is our absolute favorite thing to do in Glacier, backpacking steps it up a notch and lets you sleep under the stars in this amazing landscape and wake up next to glacial lakes and mountain views. How cool does that sound?!
There are tons of backpacking routes in Glacier to choose from, and lots of ways to connect different trails to make an amazing backpacking itinerary. Check out this awesome map of backpacking trails and campsites to get started on planning a route.
If you’re looking to do a point-to-point hike from one area of the park to another (for example, Many Glacier to the Going to the Sun Road), it’s possible, but there will be some logistics to plan for if you don’t have two cars to spot at each trailhead. There is a hiker’s shuttle but it operates only on a first come first serve basis and has only a couple of stops it makes, so you would have to plan your trip around getting to these points.
How to get Glacier wilderness permits
Backpacking in Glacier requires that you have a permit. They cost $10, with a $7 per person per night fee.
Permits for small groups of up to four people go up on recreation.gov on March 15th at 8 am MST. Definitely be ready to reserve right at that time, as popular campsites can go quick! The park recommends having a few back up plans just in case your first or second choices fill up fast.
For larger groups of 5 or more, there is a lottery system on March 1st for a limited number of openings. If you don’t win this, then your group can use recreation.gov starting on the 15th, however, a permit will be needed for each group of 4 within your total party (i.e. a group of 8 people will need two permits and two group leaders).
If you can’t get a permit in advance, you’ll still have a shot because 30% of all campsites at each camping area are held for walk ups at the ranger stations throughout the park the day before or the day of the trip start date. So get to a ranger station early and keep your fingers crossed!
Map of Things to Do in Glacier National Park
I know we covered a lot so far, so we wanted to give you a map of all the things to do in Glacier National Park that we mentioned! Be sure to click the star to save this map to your own Google account so you can reference it as you plan out your Glacier itinerary.
How Many Days Do I Need in Glacier National Park?
With so many amazing things to see and do in Glacier, how much time do you need to fit it all in? If we could answer honestly, the answer would be years! But since we all don’t have that kind of time, we’ll be more realistic here. Like we said above, we’ve spent a total of seven days in the park and feel like we’ve only scratched the surface.
If you only have one day in Glacier National Park, don’t be too bummed, because we think one day is still enough time to see a lot of Glacier’s beautiful scenery, and even do a hike or two. It probably won’t feel like long enough, but you’ll still get an amazing taste of what Glacier has to offer.
We think four days in Glacier National Park would be a great amount of time to see most of Glacier’s top sights and experience a handful of epic hikes. In four days, you can hit each key area of the park, or even go on a short backpacking trip.
Below, we’ll give you some ideas for Glacier National Park itineraries for one to five days to give you a jump start on planning and squeezing in all the best things to do in Glacier no matter how much time you have.
One day in Glacier National Park itinerary
With one day in Glacier, you have a few different options for how to spend your day.
We think the best itinerary for your first time to Glacier would be best spent on the Going to the Sun Road. This famous road really covers a lot of the highlights of Glacier, and will also let you experience some of Glacier’s best trails.
Here are some options for a one day Glacier itinerary that differ depending on much you want to hike.
Option 1: Drive the Going to the Sun Road and do one or two short hikes
Start at the St. Mary entrance and head into the park on the Going to the Sun Road, making sure to hit key overlooks such as Wild Goose Island and Sun Point.
Stop at the St. Mary Falls trailhead to take the short hike to St. Mary Falls.
Head up to Logan Pass to take in the views and make the short hike up to the Hidden Lake Overlook.
Continue driving the Going to the Sun Road, stopping at various pull-offs and overlooks.
Hike the Trail of Cedars, and if you have time and energy, hike to Avalanche Lake.
Finish the day relaxing at the shore of Lake McDonald.
Option 2: The Highline Trail plus Going to the Sun Road
Drive from West Glacier straight to The Loop along the Going to the Sun Road and catch the first shuttle to Logan Pass from here.
Hike the Highline Trail from Logan Pass back to your car at The Loop.
If you think you have time for one more short hike, we recommend heading back up to Logan Pass from The Loop and hiking the Hidden Lake Trail, but if you can’t find parking here, then drive back towards West Glacier and hike to Avalanche Lake.
Finish off the day relaxing at Lake McDonald.
Option 3: Many Glacier plus Going to the Sun Road
Pick one of the epic hikes in Many Glacier and get an early start on the trail.
After your hike, run over to Fishercap Lake to see if you can find moose!
Drive the Going to the Sun Road from St. Mary to Logan Pass, making as many stops as you can at overlooks depending on how much daylight you have left. If you have the time and energy for one more short hike in the day, try to hike the Hidden Lake Trail. Coming later in the day will hopefully allow you to find some parking at Logan Pass.
Two day Glacier National Park itinerary
With two days in Glacier, you can cover a little bit more ground, or just go at a more relaxed pace.
Option 1: A more relaxed two day Glacier National Park itinerary
Day 1: Hike the Highline Trail and end the day relaxing at Lake McDonald
Day 2: Spend the day driving the Going to the Sun Road at a leisurely pace and doing 2 or 3 short hikes (like Avalanche Lake, St. Mary Falls, The Three Falls Trail, and/or Hidden Lake). Or, replace a hike or two with a boat cruise on St. Mary Lake if you want to give your feet a rest!
Option 2: Going to the Sun Road and Many Glacier
Day 1: Spend your day along the Going to the Sun Road with any combination of activities.
Take a cruise in the morning, and drive the road in the afternoon, making stops and doing a hike or 2, or…
Hike the Highline Trail and make a few additional stops on the road.
Day 2: Spend your day in Many Glacier, choosing a hike and/or taking a boat cruise across Swiftcurrent Lake. Make sure to visit Fishercap Lake for moose spotting!
Three day Glacier National Park itinerary
Three days in Glacier is enough time to squeeze in a lot of Glacier’s best things to do! Here’s how we would spend our time with three days.
Option 1: A more relaxed three day Glacier itinerary
Day 1: Hike the Highline Trail. End your day relaxing by Lake McDonald.
Day 2: Drive the Going the Sun Road, take a boat cruise on St. Mary Lake, and do 1 or 2 short hikes.
Day 3: Visit Many Glacier. You can either do a boat tour and visit Fishercap Lake for a more relaxed visit, or choose one of the longer day hikes.
Option 2: Going to the Sun Road, Many Glacier, and Two Medicine
Day 1: Hike the Highline Trail, or drive the Going to the Sun Road with a few short hikes.
Day 2: Visit Many Glacier and hike or take a boat tour/ sightsee, and visit Fishercap Lake.
Day 3: Visit Two Medicine for a longer day hike, or take a boat cruise and stroll around Two Medicine Lake. You can also take the short walk to Running Eagle Falls.
Four day Glacier National Park itinerary
Four days is a great amount of time in Glacier to really see and do a lot. Here’s our recommended four day Glacier National Park itinerary.
Day 1: Hike the Highline Trail and visit Lake McDonald in the evening.
Day 2: Drive the Going to the Sun Road, hitting all the stops, and do 1-2 short hikes along the way.
Day 3: Visit Many Glacier for more hiking, a boat cruise, a visit to Fishercap Lake, and/or kayaking on Swiftcurrent Lake.
Day 4: Visit either Two Medicine or Bowman Lake in North Fork. Both have that off the beaten path feel with hiking and scenic lakes.
FIve day Glacier National Park itinerary
Have five days in Glacier? Lucky you! With five days, you can pretty much hit all the main areas of the park, or you can go backpacking! Here’s how we would spend five days in Glacier National Park.
Day 1: Hike the Highline Trail and visit Lake McDonald in the evening.
Day 2: Drive the Going to the Sun Road, hitting all the stops, and do 1-2 short hikes along the way.
Day 3: Visit Many Glacier for more hiking, a boat cruise, or kayaking on Swiftcurrent Lake.
Day 4: Visit Two Medicine to hike to Pitamakan and/or Dawson Pass.
Day 5: Visit Bowman Lake in North Fork. Hike to Middle and Lower Quartz Lake and then relax on the shores of Bowman Lake to end your day.
If you wanted to substitute 2 or three of these days for a backpacking trip, we would recommend one day on the Going to the Sun Road and one day in Many Glacier. Then spend two to three days on the backpacking trail of your choice!
Glacier National Park Reservations
Glacier National Park has gotten quite popular over the years, which means lots of crowding and congestion on both the roads and trails. To help combat this, the park has implemented a reservation system in four of the most commonly visited places in Glacier National Park.
Each of these reservations are distinct from the others, meaning if you have a reservation for one place in Glacier National Park, then it won’t get you into another, which means a visit to Glacier can get quite complicated! Plus, given how popular the park has become, being one of the lucky few who actually are able to score a Glacier reservation is tough!
But here’s a bit of a helpful hint…there are ways to visit Glacier without getting any of these reservations! So if you couldn’t snag a coveted reservation, or if you just don’t want to deal with the logistics of trying to get and coordinate around several different reservation systems, then not all hope is lost…you’ll just have to be a bit more flexible with your time and your travel dates.
Here are each of the places in Glacier National Park that require reservations, how to get them, and how to still be able to visit Glacier without reservations!
Going to the Sun Road reservations
A lot of the best things to do in Glacier National Park that we mention in this article are located along the Going to the Sun Road, so having access to this part of the park is key!
Reservations for the Going to the Sun Road are required to enter the park at two points on the western side of the park (the West Entrance and the Camas Entrance) and at the Rising Sun Entrance gate which is 6 miles west of the St. Mary entrance (eastern side) to the Going to the Sun Road.
Here are the important dates:
West Entrance and Camas Entrance: Reservations are required from May 26th to September 10th
Rising Sun Entrance: Reservations are required from July 1st to September 10th
So basically this means you can access the Going to the Sun Road until July 1st without a reservation, as long as you enter from the St. Mary (eastern) side.
During the reservation period, reservations are required to drive the Going to the Sun Road between 6 am to 3 pm. You have to get them in advance online at recreaton.gov (not at the park!). One reservation is $2 and is good for three consecutive days!
There are two important reservation windows to be aware of when trying to drive the Going to the Sun Road:
One set of reservations are released about 120 days (four months) in advance in block fashion.
February 1st, 8 am MST: May 26th - June 30th dates are released for reservation
March 1st, 8 am MST: All July dates are released for reservation
April 1st, 8 am MST: All August dates are released for reservation
May 1st, 8 am MST: September 1-10th dates are released for reservation
A portion of reservations are released 24 hours in advance (8 am MST the day before)
These reservations are likely to go fast as soon as they are released! Be sure to have your recreation.gov account ready, and be logged on before 8 am to have your best chance of securing one!
Can you drive the Going to the Sun Road without reservations?
Yes! You can definitely drive the Going to the Sun Road without a reservation and still access Glacier’s best things to do, you just have to time it right!
Go at the right time of year. Reservations are not required before July 1st and after September 10th to access the St. Mary side of the Going to the Sun Road. However, I wouldn’t necessarily plan your entire trip to Glacier, especially if you plan to hike a lot, outside of the reservation period, because depending on the year, snow can linger late in the spring and start early in the fall that could keep trails and roads closed.
Go at the right time of day. During the reservation period, you can drive the Going to the Sun Road without a reservation before 6 am and after 3 pm. If you’re an early bird, getting to the park before 6 am is a great idea anyway to try and beat crowds and snag parking spaces (especially at Logan Pass). Last time we were in Glacier, we spoke to people who said there were still massive lines at the entrance gates well before 6 am…yikes! So the earlier you can get there, the better.
Starting the Going to the Sun Road after 3 pm is also a possibility, especially if you don’t plan on doing a huge hike. In the summer, days are very long (you’ll have daylight until about 9 to 10 pm), so you will still have a lot of sunlight to work with and you can drive the road and do one or two short hikes along the Going to the Sun Road. Coming later definitely will help you avoid the worst of the crowds, too. When we were in Glacier last, we headed into the park at about 5 pm and we were still able to do the Hidden Lake Trail and the Sunrift Gorge Trail before it got dark, and the park didn’t feel very crowded at all, so it was great!
Have a service reservation. Another way you can drive the Going to the Sun Road without reservations is by having a service reservation along the road (such as a campground, lodging, or Lake McDonald boat tour reservation). This service reservation includes a Going to the Sun Road reservation that is valid only for the dates of your service.
Take the shuttle. Lastly, you can still access the Going to the Sun Road without a reservation by taking the park shuttle! Because road reservations are not checked on the east end until the Rising Sun entrance gate, you can still access the St. Mary visitor center and shuttle stop without a reservation. We would still recommend an early start here to avoid long waits to get on the shuttle.
Many Glacier reservations
The Many Glacier area of the park is our favorite place in Glacier National Park! The scenery and hiking in this part of the park are gorgeous. If you’re looking for some of the best things to do in Glacier, consider going to Many Glacier.
The Many Glacier area has its own distinct reservation system, completely separate from Going to the Sun Road reservations.
Reservations for the Many Glacier area of Glacier National Park are required between July 1st and September 10th, between 6 am and 3 pm.
These reservations have to be made in advance on recreation.gov and cost $2 each. They are good for one day in Many Glacier.
There are two important reservation windows to be aware of for the Many Glacier area:
One set of reservations are released about 120 days (four months) in advance in block fashion.
March 1st, 8 am MST: All July dates are released for reservation
April 1st, 8 am MST: All August dates are released for reservation
May 1st, 8 am MST: September 1-10th dates are released for reservation
A portion of reservations are released 24 hours in advance (8 am MST the day before you want to go to Many Glacier)
How to visit Many Glacier without a reservation
Many Glacier is one of the most popular areas in the park, so if you can’t get a Many Glacier reservation, there are still ways to access some of the best spots in Glacier that are found here, so don’t fret! Some ways to do this are:
Come before July 1st or after September 10th (again, this is risky due to weather and snow considerations but may work depending on the year)
Come before 6 am or after 3 pm. Early starts are always a good thing, but even if you come after 3 pm (but not too much later!), you might still have time to complete one of the Many Glacier hikes if you are there mid-summer when the days are quite long.
Have a service reservation for somewhere in Many Glacier (a campground, lodging, or tour reservation). This reservation includes a Many Glacier reservation only for the day(s) of the service.
Two Medicine reservations
Two Medicine is one of the more remote and lesser visited areas of the park. If you’re looking for a great spot in Glacier National Park with a bit more solitude but still with the epic views that Glacier is known for, then visit Two Medicine!
Reservations for Two Medicine are distinct from any other park reservation and must be reserved in advance online at recreation.gov. They are required from July 1st to September 10th from 6 am to 3 pm. Each reservation is $2 and is good for one day in Two Medicine.
The process of getting a Two Medicine reservation is the same exact one described for the Many Glacier area above, so be sure to refer to that if you’re trying to access the best spots in Glacier found in Two Medicine.
North Fork reservations
The North Fork of Glacier National Park is quite remote and not heavily visited, so if you’re looking for things to do in Glacier National Park to avoid the crowds, then going to North Fork is a must!
The reservations for the North Fork section of the park are required for anywhere east of the Polebridge Entrance station in Glacier. They are required from May 26th to September 10th from 6 am to 3 pm. Like all other reservations, you get them online in advance at recreation.gov and they cost $2 and are good for one day in the North Fork area.
The process for getting a North Fork reservation is the exact same as outlined for the Going to the Sun Road above (same reservation opening dates and same two methods - both 4 months and 24 hours in advance) so be sure to refer to that if you are looking to visit North Fork!
Tips for getting Glacier National Park reservations
Here are some things to remember when planning your trip to places in Glacier:
Glacier National Park reservations can go fast, like sell out within minutes of opening type of fast, especially those for the Going to the Sun Road and Many Glacier. Make sure to have your recreation.gov account ready, and be signed on and ready to go before 8 am on the day of reservation openings to give yourself the best chance of getting one!
Remember, you can’t get a reservation in person in the park! Don’t show up without one and be surprised that you can’t get in!
Reservations are in addition to the park entry fee. A Glacier Park Pass costs $35 per car and is good for 7 consecutive days. It can be purchased online or in person at the park at an entrance gate or visitor center. If you are looking to visit more National Parks soon, definitely look into getting an America the Beautiful Annual Parks Pass! It gets you into any NPS site for the entire year for only $80. A great road trip to make is one that includes Glacier, Yellowstone, and the Grand Teton, so this pass would save you money!
You'll have to bring your Glacier reservation with you to show at the entrance gate (either printed out or downloaded to your phone). Download your confirmation before you get near the park. There is not much cell service in the area so you might not be able to download the reservation from your email when you get there!
Where to Stay in Glacier National Park
If you want to stay close by to all the best things to do in Glacier National Park, then staying right inside the park is a good idea!
There are several options for spending the night in Glacier, including lodging in Apgar, Lake McDonald, Rising Sun, and Many Glacier.
The epic Many Glacier Hotel - one of the best places to stay in Glacier National Park
Camping in Glacier National Park
Camping is a great option for staying near all of Glacier’s top sights and things to do.
The good news is that Glacier has lots of campgrounds to choose from, but, the bad news? Well, they are pretty tough to get. Glacier has become so popular that scoring a campsite in Glacier is a lot like winning the actual lottery! Ok, it’s not that bad, but it’s still pretty tough!
Glacier National Park has 13 campgrounds dispersed throughout the park, each around $10-23 per night, and can be chosen based on convenience and location to the best places in Glacier National Park you’re looking to visit. Different campgrounds have different amenities (and some are completely primitive with no water and only pit toilets), so be sure to read up on each campground to see what they offer before you book.
Glacier National Park campground reservations
Seven campgrounds in Glacier National Park require reservations. These are most of the ones along the Going to the Sun Road, the one in Many Glacier, and the one in Two Medicine.
Reservations are made online at recreation.gov and open 6 months in advance from the date you are looking to book, and a small portion will remain reservable four days before the date you want.
It’s important to know that getting reservations for a Glacier National Park campground can be tough. Recently, the reservable campgrounds have been filling up super fast, like within an hour of opening kind of fast. When we were checking the campground reservation status in February, some of the sites were booking out for August almost immediately…kind of insane!
If you really want to camp in Glacier, you’ll likely be relying on getting one of the five first come first serve campgrounds in the park. Many of these are kind of off the beaten path, such as in the North Fork area, so might be a bit easier to get. We still recommend getting there early just to be sure.
A good tip to help you score a first come first serve Glacier campsite is this: Glacier National Park has this nifty site where you can check the status of each campground daily so you can see if you have a fighting chance of getting a site when you arrive. Thanks, NPS!
And just an important Leave No Trace note: Because you’re in bear country, make sure that when you’re camping in Glacier National Park, you follow strict Leave No Trace principles. This means that all food, trash, and scented items must be kept in a car or storage locker when not in use, and be sure to pack everything out with you!
Where to stay near Glacier National Park
Many of the major places to stay near Glacier National Park are outside the west entrance. These include West Glacier, Whitefish, and Kalispell. Kalispell is about 45 minutes from the West Glacier entrance but is near Flathead National Forest which has more things to do, including visiting Flathead Lake.
Our little tent site on Lower St. Mary Lake near Glacier National Park
Options for staying just outside Glacier on the east side are a bit more limited. Your best bet for lodging would be in Browning, which is about 40 minutes from the St. Mary entrance. However, you can find camping options that are significantly closer. We stayed at both Johnson’s RV Park and Chewing Blackbones campground. Both were simple, standard campsites. If you get a tent site in Chewing Blackbones along the lake side, you’ll have your own private section of Lower St. Mary Lake to hang out on. These campgrounds weren’t crowded at all, and they weren’t too far of a drive from some of the best places in Glacier National Park, especially Many Glacier!
Glacier National Park FAQs
Here are some commonly answered questions people have when planning their Glacier National Park itinerary.
What is the best time to visit Glacier National Park?
The best time to visit Glacier is between mid-July to early September. It’s a pretty small window, but it’s when most roads and hiking trails are likely to be fully open. Depending on the year, snow fall can keep the Going to the Sun Road closed until early July or shut it down early on in September. In order to have the best chance of getting to all the top sights in Glacier, we’d recommend this time frame.
What is the least crowded time to visit Glacier National Park?
Because of the small window for the ideal time to visit Glacier, it can get very crowded. And honestly, weekends versus weekdays don’t really make too much of a difference anymore! To avoid the biggest crowds, you can come in the off-season outside of July through September, but you’ll just risk not being able to access everything you might want to.
No matter when you come, getting an early start is always a good idea, but a lot of people have this in mind. Now with reservations required starting at 6 am, many people without reservations try to get to the park before the 6 am cutoff and fight to snag parking spots at some of the best places in Glacier, particularly Logan Pass. On our last visit, we heard that long lines were already forming at the entrance gates well before 6 am. Yikes. Instead of getting there that early, we chose to do the opposite and get there after the reservation window closed for the day (at the time, that was 5 pm). At this time, the park was significantly less crowded, we had no trouble finding parking, and we still had plenty of time for a few short hikes since the sun didn’t set until well after 9 pm!
Are there grizzly bears in Glacier?
Yes…Glacier has a big bear population, so before you head out, it’s important that you read up on bear safety. Always stay alert, and keep your distance from all wildlife. Especially on the trails, bear encounters are a real possibility. Try not to hike alone, don’t linger in berry patches along the trails (or pick the berries), carry bear spray and know how to use it as a last resort, and always practice strict leave no trace policies by packing out what you pack in.
What is the most scenic drive in Glacier National Park?
The Going to the Sun Road always gets the most votes for the most scenic drive in Glacier, and it’s hard to argue with that! It’s 50 miles of stunning scenery and beautiful pull-offs. With that said, we really liked the drive into Many Glacier as well. It’s shorter, but the in-your-face mountain views as you enter the valley are epic.
Is the east side or the west side of Glacier National Park better?
If we had to pick, we’d say the east side of Glacier is better. Between Logan Pass and St. Mary Lake, you get more open views than you do between Logan Pass and Apgar. Plus, the east side also has access to Many Glacier, which we think is the prettiest part of Glacier!
What are the best day trips in Glacier National Park?
If you can only make a day trip to Glacier, we’d say choose one of the following:
Drive the Going to the Sun road in full, making all the stops you can fit into your day, with one or two short hikes to Hidden Lake Overlook, Avalanche Lake, and/or St. Mary Falls.
Choose one long day hike (the Highline Trail or Grinnell Glacier would be our top two picks). With extra time, spend the evening hanging out at Lake McDonald or St. Mary Lake, whichever is more convenient.
How long does it take to drive through Glacier?
Without stops, it takes about 2 hours to drive the Going to the Sun Road, but we suggest adding on an extra hour at the very least for stopping at various pull- offs and overlooks. Add an additional 2 hours for any short hike you want to complete (Hidden Lake Overlook or Avalanche Lake in particular).
What are things to do in Glacier National Park besides hiking?
While hiking is our absolute favorite thing to do in Glacier, there are still ways to enjoy the park without hiking. You can simply see the sights from your car along the Going to the Sun Road, or you can take a scenic bus tour or boat cruise. There are also options for more adventurous activities like white water rafting and horseback riding. Or you can simply relax at a glacial lake, like Lake McDonald or Swiftcurrent Lake, and swim, kayak, or canoe.
What town is closest to Glacier?
On the west side of the park, the closest major town with lots of accommodation options and services is Whitefish, about 40 minutes away. West Glacier just outside of the park entrance also has adventure tour companies and some lodging options as well. On the east side, the closest major town is Browning, about 35 minutes from the St. Mary entrance.
What should you do for your first time to Glacier National Park?
If it’s your first time visiting Glacier National Park, driving the Going to the Sun Road is a must. With an extra day, visit Many Glacier. Check out our itineraries above for more details on how to spend your time in Glacier with different time frames!
How to Get to Glacier National Park
If you are flying in from out of state to see all of Glacier National Park’s epic landscapes, there are a few options for getting there, but with most of them, expect to have to rent a car and do a lot of driving as well. Since most of the options for flying into Glacier are pretty far from the park, it can be a good idea to visit Glacier National Park on a larger road trip to other parks in the region.
Here are some of your options when it comes to getting to Glacier National Park:
Glacier actually has its own airport: Glacier Park International Airport. It sits just outside the west entrance to the park, near Kalispell. From this airport, you can actually get a shuttle right to the park. This option is most convenient, but, in our experience, also the priciest.
Spokane International Airport in Washington (4.5 hours) and Missoula International Airport or Great Falls International Airport in Montana (both about 3 hours) are your next closest options.
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport sits almost 5 hours away from Glacier, but also only 3 hours from Yellowstone, making it a great location to visit both parks (with lots of driving involved).
What we did: We actually didn’t use any of the airports listed above!
We flew into Salt Lake City, a long 9 and a half hour drive from Glacier National Park. Why? Well, this was by far the cheapest option for us in terms of flying…cheap enough to make it well worth the long drive. But we were also looking to make this a giant road trip, visiting Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks as well, and then making the road trip up to Glacier National Park and back, checking out several cool stops along the way. This is an awesome road trip option to explore a few National Parks in one go!
More Information for Your Glacier National Park Itinerary
Check out all of our Glacier National Park guides to help you plan the perfect Glacier National Park itinerary!
BEST HIKES IN GLACIER – Our complete Glacier hiking guide with ten of our favorite hikes plus all of our best hiking tips for hiking in the park.
THE HIGHLINE TRAIL – Our Highline Trail hiking guide has everything you need to know about this famous trail, including how to plan, how to use the shuttle to complete the hike, different route options, what to pack, and more!
GRINNELL GLACIER – Find out everything you need to know about hiking to Grinnell Glacier, one of the park’s best day hikes!
ICEBERG LAKE – Check out our ultimate Iceberg Lake hiking guide to learn everything you need to know to tackle this popular Many Glacier hike.
CRACKER LAKE – Find out why this hike was one of our favorites in our ultimate Cracker Lake hiking guide.
PITAMAKAN PASS – Learn how to avoid the crowds in Glacier by hiking to Pitamakan Pass in Two Medicine.
We hope this guide to the best things to do in Glacier helps you plan your Glacier National Park itinerary. If you have any questions, let us know! We love to help!