Glacier National Park Essentials

This selection covers the core landmarks of Montana's Glacier National Park, centered around the 50-mile Going-to-the-Sun Road. It includes the park's largest bodies of water, Lake McDonald and Saint Mary Lake, alongside high-altitude points like Logan Pass on the Continental Divide. The list highlights historic Great Northern Railway lodges from the early 20th century and essential hiking routes, such as the Highline Trail and the path to Grinnell Glacier, which provide direct access to the park's namesake geological features and alpine ecosystems.

Going-to-the-Sun Road

Going-to-the-Sun Road is a scenic mountain road in the Rocky Mountains of the western United States, in Glacier National Park in Montana.

Logan Pass

Logan Pass is located along the Continental Divide in Glacier National Park, in the U.S. state of Montana.

Grinnell Glacier

Grinnell Glacier is in the heart of Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana.

Lake McDonald

Lake McDonald is the largest lake in Glacier National Park. It is located at 48°35′N 113°55′W in Flathead County in the U.S. state of…

Saint Mary Lake

Saint Mary Lake is the second-largest lake in Glacier National Park, in the U.S. state of Montana.Located on the east side of the park,…

Many Glacier Lodge

Historic Swiss chalet-style hotel built in 1914 by the Great Northern Railway. Located on the shore of Swiftcurrent Lake, it serves as a central hub for hikers in the Many Glacier valley.

Avalanche Lake

Avalanche Lake is located in Glacier National Park, in the U. S. state of Montana.

Hidden Lake Overlook

A viewpoint reached via a 1.5-mile boardwalk trail starting from Logan Pass. It offers panoramic views of Hidden Lake and Bearhat Mountain, with frequent sightings of mountain goats in the surrounding meadows.

Swiftcurrent Lake

Swiftcurrent Lake is located in the Many Glacier region of Glacier National Park, in the U.S. state of Montana.

Garden Wall's Highline Trail

Highline Trail or High Line Trail may refer to:

Iceberg Lake Trail

9,7 miles long hiking trail that will take you through the most scenic areas of the national park. Wear a bell to not surprise the bears.

Lake McDonald Lodge

A historic lodge built in 1913 on the northeastern shore of the park's largest lake. The structure features Swiss-style architecture and a multi-story lobby with a massive stone fireplace.

Running Eagle Falls

Located in the Two Medicine area, these falls are known as 'Trick Falls' because a secondary cascade emerges from a sinkhole in the rock face beneath the main upper drop.

Jackson Glacier Overlook

A roadside pull-off on the Going-to-the-Sun Road that provides one of the most accessible views of a receding glacier in the park without requiring a hike.