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Activity Many Glacier, Glacier National Park

Grinnell Glacier Trail

An activity in Many Glacier, Glacier National Park, free to visit and worth most of a day (about 7 hours). Best time to go: Late Jul–Sep.

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Grinnell Glacier Trail in Many Glacier, Glacier National Park
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Why go

Steep Many Glacier hike past turquoise lakes to the foot of Grinnell Glacier.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Glacier National Park, alongside 5 activities, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Highline Trail, 5.2 mi away as the crow flies. Set aside most of a day (about 7 hours) here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
Many Glacier
Price
Free
Time needed
7 hr
Best time
Late Jul–Sep

Nearby

The 5 closest curated picks in Glacier National Park, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Highline Trail

    Ledge trail along the Garden Wall from Logan Pass with huge valley views.

    Activity · 5.2 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Going-to-the-Sun Road

    50-mile alpine road crossing the Continental Divide at Logan Pass.

    Activity · 8.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Hidden Lake Overlook Trail

    2.7-mile round trip from Logan Pass across meadows to a lake view, often with mountain goats.

    Activity · 8.3 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Trail of the Cedars and Avalanche Lake Trail

    Flat boardwalk through old cedars, continuing 2.3 miles to a lake ringed by waterfalls.

    Activity · 11 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Russell's Fireside Dining Room

    Lake McDonald Lodge dining room with regional dishes like bison and huckleberry desserts.

    Food · 16 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Grinnell Glacier Trail is a stop on our Glacier to Yellowstone route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More things to do in Glacier National Park

Another curated activity in Glacier National Park. See the full Glacier National Park guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Glacier National Park run from 21°F in December to 70°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Grinnell Glacier Trail itself, we suggest: Late Jul–Sep.

Modelled monthly averages for Glacier National Park from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Glacier National Park weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Grinnell Glacier Trail, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Browning, MT 59417, USA
Coordinates
48.79705, -113.66857
Destination
Glacier National Park, Montana

Grinnell Glacier Trail: quick answers

How much time do you need at Grinnell Glacier Trail?

Plan on most of a day (about 7 hours) at Grinnell Glacier Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Grinnell Glacier Trail?

Our pick: Late Jul–Sep. Insider tip: Cut 3.4 miles off with the Glacier Park Boat Co. boats across Swiftcurrent and Josephine lakes.

Is Grinnell Glacier Trail free?

Yes, we list Grinnell Glacier Trail as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Grinnell Glacier Trail?

Grinnell Glacier Trail is at Browning, MT 59417, USA, in Many Glacier. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Grinnell Glacier Trail?

Grinnell Glacier Trail appears on Glacier to Yellowstone, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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