Things To Do
Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park is the main attraction of the area and honestly one of the most INCREDIBLE bucket list places in the US. With endless hikes and driving along Going to the Sun Road, you can experience breathing taking views, see some waterfalls, and maybe see some wildlife. Please note you will need 1 national park pass per car. You can buy this daily or weekly or can opt in for a yearly pass ($80) if you plan to go multiple days and/or go to other parks throughout the year. You will also need vehicle reservations ($2) to enter from 6am-3pm. There are four main areas in GNP and they are all between 1-3 hours away from each other so try to plan accordingly. ** Pick up some bear spray once you touch down in MT. Usually one per group is good. You cannot fly with this. Some trails close due to bear activity. Watch the websites and talk to rangers upon arrival to make sure your trail is open. Bear spray can be bought or borrowed (sharing shack). ** Don't hike alone
Going-to-the-Sun Road
Nonstop Amazing views for two hours with plenty of lookout stops, waterfalls, and maybe even some wildlife. This is a must do drive especially if you don't want to hike. You will need vehicle registration if you are entering between 6am-3pm. This can be purchased at Lake Apgar Visitor Center or www.recreation.gov and is good for 1 day. Cost $2. Please note you will also need a separate vehicle reservation if you are entering the areas of Many Glacier, Two Medicine, or North Folk. If purchasing online, select "rental" under vehicle type and you will be able to bypass the license plate info.
Swift Current Nature Trail
2.6 mile loop Difficulty: Easy https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/montana/swiftcurrent-lake-nature-trail?sh=1e04fp
Lake McDonald
Handicap accessible. You can drive right up to the lake. Parking lot is about 30 yards from the lake and it's amazing views. They do have paddleboards and kayaks for rent. Go for a swim while you're at it! This is our ceremony site! :D Watercraft rental: https://www.glacierparkboats.com/index.php/basic-information/group-tour-information
Logan Pass Visitor Center
We picked early August when the Wildflowers are in full bloom and you will find plenty at Logan's Pass.
Grinnell Glacier
This hike is 10.6 miles however you can opt in to boat a portion of it. The Glacier Park Boat Company boat service shaves off 3.4 miles, cutting your roundtrip trek to 7.2 miles. Tickets can be purchased months in advance. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/montana/grinnell-glacier-trail?sh=1e04fp Use the Many Glacier boat tour. The boat tour departs on Swiftcurrent Lake aboard the Chief Two Guns, just behind the Many Glacier Hotel. After your cruise across Swiftcurrent, you will walk 400 meters over a hill to Lake Josephine where the Morning Eagle will take you to the upper boat dock and the Grinnell Glacier trail. https://reserve.glacierparkboats.com/index.php
Saint Mary Falls
5.9 miles Difficulty: moderate Average time: 3 hours, 9 minutes https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/st-marys-falls-trail?sh=1e04fp
Avalanche Lake Trailhead
5.9 mile hike Difficulty level: Moderate Average time: 2.5 hours https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/montana/avalanche-lake--6?sh=1e04fp
Hidden Lake Trail / Overlook
Overlook - 2.7 miles round trip Average time 1 hour, 21 minutes https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/montana/hidden-lake-overlook?sh=1e04fp Hike to the overlook is 5.1 mile hike RT Difficulty: Moderate https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/montana/hidden-lake-trail?sh=1e04fp Park at Logan Pass visitator center
Iceberg Lake
9.6 miles, round trip Difficulty: Moderate Average time: 4 hours, 16 minutes https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/montana/iceberg-lake-trail--3?sh=1e04fp ** IMPORTANT: During summer 2025, the road past the Many Glacier Hotel T-intersection will be closed for construction. Trail access will still be allowed but the Swiftcurrent Motor Inn, gift shop, restaurant, campground, and ranger station will be closed. Due to extremely limited parking during construction in the Swiftcurrent area, the park will restrict personal vehicle access into Many Glacier and provide a shuttle service for hikers to access Many Glacier. From July 1, 2025 to September 21, 2025, no general public entrance will be allowed in Many Glacier without a shuttle, commercial service, or lodging reservation. See the park construction page for more information. To use the hiker shuttle service, hikers will need to obtain a timed ticket for their party to board the shuttle. These tickets will be available on Recreation.gov
Cracker Lake Trail
12.8 mile RT Difficulty: Hard https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/montana/cracker-lake-trail?sh=1e04fp
Bowman Lake Campground
13.5 Mile walk around the lake or go as long / short as you'd like. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/montana/bowman-lake-head?sh=1e04fp Need a vehicle reservation for North Folk ($2) from 6am-3pm. You do not need a reservation if you go before or after this time frame.
Trail of the Cedars Nature Trailhead
.9 mile loop (Boardwalk) - Handicap accessible https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/montana/trail-of-the-cedars--2?sh=1e04fp