Top 10 Hiking Trails in Glacier Country, Glacier Country

June 8, 2021 Marlin Saiz

Discover the best top things to do in Glacier Country, United States including Lolo Trail, Rattlesnake National Recreation Area, St. Mary's Peak, Kootenai Creek Trail, Seeley Lake Nordic Trails, Mount Jumbo North Peak Trail, Jewel Basin Hiking Area, Ptarmigan Tunnel, Dawson Pass and Pitamakan Pass Loop, Sun Point Nature Trail.
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1. Lolo Trail

Lolo, MT
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5.0 based on 17 reviews

Lolo Trail

This popular hiking trail was made famous by Lewis and Clark's expedition.

2. Rattlesnake National Recreation Area

Missoula, MT http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/lolo/recarea/?recid=10277
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5.0 based on 107 reviews

Rattlesnake National Recreation Area

An all-season recreation area, this wilderness region is designated to promote the watershed, recreational, wildlife and educational values of the land.

Reviewed By EJS50 - Southborough, United States

We had a wonderful 5-6 miles walk through the woods and field, lunching at an overlook over Missoula. The drive to the Sawmill Gulch Trailhead was very easy.

3. St. Mary's Peak

End of road at McCalla Ridge Road and St. Mary's Peak Road 739 junction, Stevensville, MT 59870 +1 406-777-5734 [email protected] http://www.saintmarysmission.org/StMarysPeak.html
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

St. Mary's Peak

4. Kootenai Creek Trail

North Kootenai Drive, Stevensville, MT
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5.0 based on 30 reviews

Kootenai Creek Trail

Reviewed By DandME88

Moderate incline. Watch for possible horse traffic. Dogs enjoy the walk as well. Several places to stop and enjoy the scenery.

5. Seeley Lake Nordic Trails

Seeley Lake, MT http://Seeleylakenordic.org
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Seeley Lake Nordic Trails

6. Mount Jumbo North Peak Trail

Lincoln HIlls Drive, Missoula, MT
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Mount Jumbo North Peak Trail

7. Jewel Basin Hiking Area

Bigfork, MT http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/flathead/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=77671&actid=51
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5.0 based on 21 reviews

Jewel Basin Hiking Area

Reviewed By CATTSAR - Provincetown, United States

With tens of thousands of acres and dozens of trails this is a hikers paradise. Located east of Kalispell, and past the Hungry Horse Dam, access in the winter becomes considerably more restricted. The use of a four wheel drive made this trip possible. We drove in about 8 miles or so on the west side of the dam to Jimmy Trail. The trail is fairly strenuous and the calf deep snow added to that. The trail ascends steeply in numerous places with almost no flat or plateau areas. The views through the trees are breathtaking and it was well worth the effort. This is a remote area and precautions are necessary. Bring supplies and at least bear spray, as bears, mountain lions and bobcats are present. Our hike was about three miles out and back. This time of year there is almost no vehicular or pedestrian traffic, though snow mobiles could be heard in the distance. On a sadder note the beetles have done an enormous amount of damage to the trees. So much more to do.

8. Ptarmigan Tunnel

Glacier National Park, West Glacier, MT
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Ptarmigan Tunnel

Reviewed By Larryflynn56 - Hungry Horse, United States

The Ptarmigan Trailhead is located adjacent to the Swiftcurrent Motor inn and is approximately 11 miles in length roundtrip. The elevation gain is about 2,300' and as you approach the lake the vistas become more and more amazing. Three switchbacks ascend from the Lake to the tunnel and the view as you emerge from the tunnel is fantastic.

9. Dawson Pass and Pitamakan Pass Loop

East Glacier Park, MT
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Dawson Pass and Pitamakan Pass Loop

10. Sun Point Nature Trail

East Glacier Park, MT 59417
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Sun Point Nature Trail

Reviewed By TourDuJour

We parked in this lot (restrooms & water there), & began what turned out to be my FAVORITE hike of our entire 8-day visit to Glacier! We stayed on the trail past Baring Falls to St. Mary Falls; ate a snack at the latter, then headed back to our cars as the sun was setting. I highly recommend this hike in the late afternoon like that, as the Alpenglow on Red Eagle & the other surrounding mountains was just spectacular! At the end of it, you can look back to the West and enjoy the Sunset over the Mountains! Originally, we'd hoped to hike all the way to Virginia Falls, but since started out late, we were better off getting back to our cars just as it was getting dark. We could still SEE Virginia Falls from across the lake on the trail! We all paused for a good laugh when someone said, "YES!! We DID get to see all 3 waterfalls on this hike!" We also saw 3 moose and one deer. The moose were bathing in the marshes at the SW end of Lake St. Mary, and the doe suddenly appeared from "nowhere" RIGHT ON THE VERY TRAIL we were on! (Not sure who was more startled by this, us or her!) This is a very EASY trail -even to St. Mary Falls & back. We're all mid-lifers (mostly 60's), & we could carry on ongoing conversations the entire trail while keeping to a good clip. The trail follows the lake, with wonderful views, and in mid-September, the underbrush & some of the trees were just starting to turn warm shades of oranges & yellows, so we loved how "colorful" this hike was - esp. at sunset!

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