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Activity Logan Pass, Glacier National Park

Highline Trail

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

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Highline Trail in Logan Pass, Glacier National Park
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Why go

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

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 Grinnell Glacier 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
Logan Pass
Price
Free
Time needed
7 hr
Best time
Jul–Sep

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Glacier National Park, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Grinnell Glacier Trail

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

    Activity · 5.2 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Hidden Lake Overlook Trail

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

    Activity · 6.3 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Trail of the Cedars and Avalanche Lake Trail

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

    Activity · 7.0 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Going-to-the-Sun Road

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

    Activity · 8.7 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Russell's Fireside Dining Room

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

    Food · 12 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Lake McDonald

    Glacier's largest lake, famous for colored stones visible through clear water at Apgar.

    Sight · 15 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

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

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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 Highline Trail itself, we suggest: 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 Highline Trail, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Highline Trail, Montana, USA
Coordinates
48.77462, -113.77815
Destination
Glacier National Park, Montana

Highline Trail: quick answers

How much time do you need at Highline Trail?

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

When is the best time to visit Highline Trail?

Our pick: Jul–Sep. Insider tip: Hike to Granite Park Chalet and descend the Loop; take the shuttle back up.

Is Highline Trail free?

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

Where is Highline Trail?

Highline Trail is at Highline Trail, Montana, USA, in Logan Pass. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Highline Trail?

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

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