"Far away in northwestern Montana, hidden from view by clustering mountain peaks, lies an unmapped corner – the Crown of the Continent." -George Bird Grinnell (1901)
The spectacular Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road opens about the end of June and closes the first part of October.
The Going-to-the-Sun Road winds 52 miles through stunning glacial scenery, crossing the Continental Divide at Logan Pass.
Hiking trails allow everyone to steal glimpses of the heart of this majestic wilderness – Glacier National Park and its abundant wildlife, including bears, elk, moose, marmots, mountain goats, and bighorn sheep.
The 7.6 mile Highline Trail offers opportunities for those with moderate hiking ability to explore deep into the park during summer.
The Highline Trail is across from the Logan Pass parking lot. You hike north along the Garden Wall and just below the craggy Continental Divide.
If you are frightened by heights this trail might not be for you as the beginning of the trail has sharp drop offs right at the edge of the trail.
Enjoy the many beautiful panoramic views afforded from the Highline trail. Rock formations, flowers and occasional glimpses of mountain goats, big horn sheep and deer make this a most memorable 7.6 mile trip with a 200 feet gain to the Granite Park Chalet, a National Historic Landmark, where hikers with reservations http://www.graniteparkchalet.com/reservations.html can stay overnight.
Be sure to take plenty of water with you as there is no shade or water along the way.
Also there is no FREE water available at the Granite Park Chalet (open June 28th to September 9th, 2011) but you can buy snacks, sodas, and bottled water at the Chalet during the summer season.
You can return to Logan Pass by retracing your footsteps on the same trail that you took from the Logan Pass Parking lot.........or you can hike down 4 miles (a 2,500-foot descent) from Granite Park Chalet on the Loop Trail and wait for a park shuttle to pick you up at the Loop.
Things to Remember
-No pets are allowed in the back country
-Trails are for hikers and horseback riders only, no bikes or other “vehicles” allowed (horses are not allowed on the Highline trail between Logan Pass and Granite Park Chalet)
-Parking is extremely limited at the Loop, Logan Pass and Swiftcurrent. Car pooling and the use of Glacier’s Shuttle System http://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/shuttles.htmfor transportation is highly recommended.
The spectacular Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road opens about the end of June and closes the first part of October.
The Going-to-the-Sun Road winds 52 miles through stunning glacial scenery, crossing the Continental Divide at Logan Pass.
Hiking trails allow everyone to steal glimpses of the heart of this majestic wilderness – Glacier National Park and its abundant wildlife, including bears, elk, moose, marmots, mountain goats, and bighorn sheep.
The 7.6 mile Highline Trail offers opportunities for those with moderate hiking ability to explore deep into the park during summer.
The Highline Trail is across from the Logan Pass parking lot. You hike north along the Garden Wall and just below the craggy Continental Divide.
If you are frightened by heights this trail might not be for you as the beginning of the trail has sharp drop offs right at the edge of the trail.
Enjoy the many beautiful panoramic views afforded from the Highline trail. Rock formations, flowers and occasional glimpses of mountain goats, big horn sheep and deer make this a most memorable 7.6 mile trip with a 200 feet gain to the Granite Park Chalet, a National Historic Landmark, where hikers with reservations http://www.graniteparkchalet.com/reservations.html can stay overnight.
Be sure to take plenty of water with you as there is no shade or water along the way.
Also there is no FREE water available at the Granite Park Chalet (open June 28th to September 9th, 2011) but you can buy snacks, sodas, and bottled water at the Chalet during the summer season.
You can return to Logan Pass by retracing your footsteps on the same trail that you took from the Logan Pass Parking lot.........or you can hike down 4 miles (a 2,500-foot descent) from Granite Park Chalet on the Loop Trail and wait for a park shuttle to pick you up at the Loop.
Things to Remember
-No pets are allowed in the back country
-Trails are for hikers and horseback riders only, no bikes or other “vehicles” allowed (horses are not allowed on the Highline trail between Logan Pass and Granite Park Chalet)
-Parking is extremely limited at the Loop, Logan Pass and Swiftcurrent. Car pooling and the use of Glacier’s Shuttle System http://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/shuttles.htmfor transportation is highly recommended.
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