Glacier National Park, Montana
Glacier Highline & Many Glacier
A cliff-carved traverse under the Continental Divide.
Moderate
Difficulty
15 mi
Distance
2,100 ft
Elevation
19 h
Drive time
Jul – Sep
Best season
Trail map
Trail to take
Glacier Highline & Many Glacier — 15 mi · Moderate
No coordinates for this one yet — open it on Trailforks by name.
Overview
Ride the shuttle to Logan Pass, walk the Highline ledge to Granite Park, then move camp north to Many Glacier for Grinnell and Iceberg Lake.
Permits: Vehicle reservation required for Going-to-the-Sun Road in summer.
Where to get your permit
Fees, lottery dates and quotas change every season — confirm on the agency page before you plan around them.
Where to camp or stay
Popular sites open on a booking window months ahead and sell out fast.
Highlights
Highline ledge section
Grinnell Glacier overlook
Iceberg Lake
Bighorn sheep at Logan Pass
Suggested itinerary
Day 1
Logan Pass + Highline
First shuttle up, Highline to Granite Park Chalet, Loop descent.
Day 2
Grinnell Glacier
Boat shortcut across Swiftcurrent, climb to the glacier overlook.
Day 3
Iceberg Lake
Gentle 9 miles to the cirque, swim if you're brave.
Day 4
Two Medicine morning
Short lake loop, then drive out.
Packing list
Checked against your gear closet — 6 items to sort out.
- Bear spray
- Rain shell
- Fleece midlayer
- Daypack 25L
- Water filter
- Binoculars
Add gear for this trip
Suggestions shift with the trip length, activities and the forecast above.
2.5 L
Per person, per day
2 L
Heaviest carry
4.4 lb
Water weight (2.2 lb/L)
4.4 lb
Gear 0.0 lb + water
- Sources unconfirmed — this assumes one mid-day refill. Check conditions before you go.
Food plan
- Breakfast: oats + coffee
- Lunch: summit sausage + cheese
- Dinner: pasta at camp
Weather & conditions
Trail conditions
We don't have a trailhead pinned for this route yet.
Nearby camping
Gear recommendations
Know before you go. Routes, distances, elevation and conditions shown here are estimates and may be inaccurate or out of date. Trail conditions change, and closures happen. Check with the managing land agency, carry a topographic map and compass or GPS, tell someone your plans, and know your limits — you're responsible for your own safety in the outdoors.