Discover classic destinations and lesser-known jewels of Glacier National Park through 42 incomparable hikes. With its crystalline lakes, towering mountains, impressive waterfalls, diverse plant and animal life, and, of course, dynamic glaciers, Glacier National Park offers countless opportunities for outdoor adventure. To find the best of them, follow expert author Jean Arthur—who has spent decades hiking hundreds of miles of trails throughout the park! Leave the roads to explore the hearts of both Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks—whether you’re looking for an easy family stroll…mehr
Discover classic destinations and lesser-known jewels of Glacier National Park through 42 incomparable hikes. With its crystalline lakes, towering mountains, impressive waterfalls, diverse plant and animal life, and, of course, dynamic glaciers, Glacier National Park offers countless opportunities for outdoor adventure. To find the best of them, follow expert author Jean Arthur—who has spent decades hiking hundreds of miles of trails throughout the park! Leave the roads to explore the hearts of both Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks—whether you’re looking for an easy family stroll through a grove of majestic red cedars, a 6-mile trek with spectacular views of snowfields that melt into wildflower meadows, or a 20-mile overnighter through some of the finest mountain scenery in the country. You’ll experience the best of the treasured national park that lies in the wilderness area of Montana’s Rocky Mountains. Inside you’ll find: * 42 favorite routes for hikers, backpackers, and cyclists * Detailed maps and elevation profiles * Trailhead directions and “don’t get lost” milestones * Key at-a-glance information, including trail length, difficulty, features, and facilities * Expert trail commentary If you want to take a scenic walk to stretch your legs, a full-day hike, or a rewarding backpacking trip, you’ll find it in Top Trails: Glacier National Park.
Jean Arthur has been hiking Glacier National Park’s trails for more than 40 years, and she has spent hours with park historians, Blackfeet Indian guides, and in libraries among historic collections of Glacier’s artifacts. She lives in Bozeman, Montana.
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The Top Trails Series Glacier National Park Map Glacier National Park Trails Table Using Top Trails Introduction to Glacier National Park and Waterton Lakes National Park On the Trail Chapter 1: West Side Trails: Lake McDonald Area and the North Fork * Trail of the Cedars * Avalanche Lake Trail * Sperry Chalet via Gunsight Pass Trail * Snyder Lake Trail * Fish Lake via Snyder Ridge Fire Trail * Mount Brown Lookout Trail * Going-to-the-Sun (Winter Trail) * Apgar Lookout Trail * Huckleberry Mountain Lookout Trail * Forest and Fire Nature Trail (formerly Huckleberry Nature Trail) * Akokala Lake Trail * Quartz Lake Loop * Logging Lake Trail * Boulder Pass Trail to Hole in the Wall * Bowman Lake Trail to Goat Haunt and Waterton, Canada Chapter 2: Logan Pass and Saint Mary Area * Hidden Lake Trail * Highline Trail to Granite Park Chalet (along the Garden Wall) * Loop Trail to Granite Park Chalet * Siyeh Pass Trail * Piegan Pass Trail * Gunsight Pass Trail to Gunsight Lake, Lake Ellen Wilson, Sperry Chalet, and Sperry Glacier * Sun Point Nature Trail to Reynolds Creek * Saint Mary Falls Trail * Otokomi Lake/Rose Creek Trail * Beaver Pond Trail Chapter 3: Two Medicine and South Boundary Area * Running Eagle Falls Nature Trail (aka Trick Falls) * Upper Two Medicine Lake Trail and Twin Falls * Dawson Pass and Pitamakan Pass Trail (Oldman Lake) * Cobalt Lake via Two Medicine Pass Trail * Scenic Point and Mount Henry Trail * Autumn Creek Trail * Firebrand Pass Trail Chapter 4: Many Glacier Area * Apikuni Falls Trail (aka Appekunny Falls Trail) * Swiftcurrent Lake Nature Trail * Grinnell Glacier Trail * Iceberg Lake * Ptarmigan Tunnel Trail Chapter 5: Waterton Lakes National Park, Canada * Bellevue Prairie Trail and Bison Paddock * Bertha Lake Trail * Cameron Lakeshore Trail * Crypt Lake Trail * Red Rock Canyon and Blakiston Falls Trails Appendix 1: Top-Rated Trails Appendix 2: Campgrounds and RV Parks Appendix 3: Hotels, Lodges, Motels, and Resorts Appendix 4: Major Organizations Appendix 5: Useful Books Index About the Author
The Top Trails Series Glacier National Park Map Glacier National Park Trails Table Using Top Trails Introduction to Glacier National Park and Waterton Lakes National Park On the Trail Chapter 1: West Side Trails: Lake McDonald Area and the North Fork * Trail of the Cedars * Avalanche Lake Trail * Sperry Chalet via Gunsight Pass Trail * Snyder Lake Trail * Fish Lake via Snyder Ridge Fire Trail * Mount Brown Lookout Trail * Going-to-the-Sun (Winter Trail) * Apgar Lookout Trail * Huckleberry Mountain Lookout Trail * Forest and Fire Nature Trail (formerly Huckleberry Nature Trail) * Akokala Lake Trail * Quartz Lake Loop * Logging Lake Trail * Boulder Pass Trail to Hole in the Wall * Bowman Lake Trail to Goat Haunt and Waterton, Canada Chapter 2: Logan Pass and Saint Mary Area * Hidden Lake Trail * Highline Trail to Granite Park Chalet (along the Garden Wall) * Loop Trail to Granite Park Chalet * Siyeh Pass Trail * Piegan Pass Trail * Gunsight Pass Trail to Gunsight Lake, Lake Ellen Wilson, Sperry Chalet, and Sperry Glacier * Sun Point Nature Trail to Reynolds Creek * Saint Mary Falls Trail * Otokomi Lake/Rose Creek Trail * Beaver Pond Trail Chapter 3: Two Medicine and South Boundary Area * Running Eagle Falls Nature Trail (aka Trick Falls) * Upper Two Medicine Lake Trail and Twin Falls * Dawson Pass and Pitamakan Pass Trail (Oldman Lake) * Cobalt Lake via Two Medicine Pass Trail * Scenic Point and Mount Henry Trail * Autumn Creek Trail * Firebrand Pass Trail Chapter 4: Many Glacier Area * Apikuni Falls Trail (aka Appekunny Falls Trail) * Swiftcurrent Lake Nature Trail * Grinnell Glacier Trail * Iceberg Lake * Ptarmigan Tunnel Trail Chapter 5: Waterton Lakes National Park, Canada * Bellevue Prairie Trail and Bison Paddock * Bertha Lake Trail * Cameron Lakeshore Trail * Crypt Lake Trail * Red Rock Canyon and Blakiston Falls Trails Appendix 1: Top-Rated Trails Appendix 2: Campgrounds and RV Parks Appendix 3: Hotels, Lodges, Motels, and Resorts Appendix 4: Major Organizations Appendix 5: Useful Books Index About the Author
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