Full disclosure - I only hiked like 5 mins of this trail, but that's because it was closed for the…read morewinter still despite being Sunday June 29! The trail actually opened in full that Wednesday, so I came just slightly too early. That said, I hiked the loop trail up to the intersection of the highline trail, and walked along to near glacier junction. You can see the continuation of the trail in the distance and it is obviously a gorgeous trail - and quite challenging given the distance, although I'm told the incline is actually fairly gradual. Overall: I'm planning a trip back to glacier next summer a little bit later specifically to do this trail out to grinnell glacier overlook along the garden wall. My trip along the loop was absolutely stunning, so I want to make it out to granite peak chalet again another way. And while it likely won't come as a surprise to anyone planning to hike this trail, do bear in mind the warnings about safety including taking enough water/food, bear spray, and ideally going with someone else (particularly given doing this trail takes pretty much all day).

Difficult but great trail. We did the 3.5 mile each way stretch starting at Logan Pass and ending…read moreat Haystack pass, where we stopped for a picnic lunch. Lots of people made it more difficult, but the reviews were amazing. We even saw our first marmots too. I'd highly recommend this one while at Glacier.

The Hidden Lake Overlook Trail was my favorite activity that we did on our 2 week trip to Montana…read more The scenery is BEAUTIFUL the WHOLE WAY and not too challenging (a bunch of boardwalk steps at the beginning, but then it levels out with a gradual incline). My 4 year old handled it just fine. In late July there was a bunch of snow on the trail so parts were a little slippery/slower to maneuver through. There were a lot of wildlife to enjoy as well. Ground squirrels, bighorn sheep, and mountain goats (which is the first and only time I've seen mountain goats and are now a new favorite animal). While busy, it was not overwhelmingly so on the trail itself. NOTE: The trailhead is at the Logan Pass parking lot. Shuttle tickets are incredibly difficult to get. I logged on before they were available and within a minute all the tickets were gone with me luckless. I did this 2 months in advance and then the night before. We decided to chance it with the lot. Took us about 40 minutes to get a spot. You are only allowed 3 hours in that lot. It took us about 2 1/2 hours to do this trail comfortably. The rest of the time we used for the restroom and the small visitor center and gift shop. Besides the stress of the parking and tickets (that failed) this was definitely worth the time and effort. Loved it!

Beautiful views, animals and experience. Took several breaks but worth going down to the lake.read more

We went to the marina for the 14th annual Woody boat show. There were 50 wooden boats on display in…read morethe marina some as old as the 1920's, all restored and in excellent working condition. It was so cool to see. Some of the owners were there to answer questions and just talk about their boats. But it was a rainy day so most owners were not standing in the rain. We did talk to one owner who said his dad bought his boat to use as a fishing boat in the 1950's. The son, current owner has refinished it and uses it as a pleasure boat today. Impressive display of these old crafts. You had to go through the lodge to get to the marina and it was also impressive. There was plenty of parking and they were shuttling folks on golf carts from the parking lots and on street parking areas. Nice event, cool lodge.

Nice friendly staff. Kayaks and canoes available to use until 9pm. I think one hour you get plenty…read moreof exercise. The views are beautiful. Make sure to wear big spray due to mosquitos. Wear your sunscreen there is no shade. Great spot to canoe or kayak!

This is an absolutely must-do experience on your trip. We saw incredible wildlife in the area…read moreincluding grizzly bears, deer, Rocky Mountain goats, bighorn sheep, hoary marmots, and Columbia Falls ground squirrels. It was a major highlight of our visit. A few practical notes for future visitors: the lower bathrooms closer to the parking lot were in poor condition--doors didn't close properly, locks felt unreliable, and there was a strong odor. The bathrooms near the gift shop were noticeably better, though still not great. Parking is limited to 3 hours and heavily enforced. I saw many vehicles with violation tags, so be mindful of your time. Conditions up at higher elevations are still very icy and snowy. Do not attempt hiking without proper gear such as ice cleats, sturdy boots, and trekking poles. It can be very dangerous. We were also concerned by visitor behavior around wildlife. At both the boardwalk area and near the parking lot at Logan Pass, people were leaving designated paths and approaching animals like bighorn sheep and mountain goats. This stressed the wildlife and created potentially dangerous situations. More enforcement and visitor education are needed, as it only takes one serious incident for something to go wrong. Overall, the scenery and wildlife were unforgettable, but safety and respect for nature need to be taken seriously by all visitors.

Second day of Going to the Sun Road being open. Great service by Park Rangers who directed us to…read moremotorcycle parking. Very happy with motorcycle parking as parking lot was full. Beautiful scenery. Deer and Big Horn Sheep within 100 yards of the Visitor Center, easy level walk.

Was surprised with how much I loved this little beach. I got a sandwich nearby at Wich Haus (the…read moremost amazing smoked chicken thigh sammy) and decided to come here to enjoy it on the beach. There were picnic tables and a beautiful lake with some mountains in the background. Just overall pristine and beautiful. The water looked so clear and inviting, I went in for a swim. Being mid-September, it was pretty cold, but I had a refreshing swim on the beach. No lifeguards or anyone telling you where you can and can't swim which is my kinda open water swimming. Loved this city beach -- highly recommended!

So fun! We rented a float tube , a SUP, and a beach chair - reasonably priced since we didn't bring…read moreany beach gear. There was some sand and grass with shade trees. We got a spot, had a picnic and went out on the lake! Then we got ice cream sandwiches at the snack bar. Everyone was cool and friendly. There was a big roped off swim area: actually 2: a shallow area for little ones and a big deeper are with a swim platform. Great afternoon to chill out after crowds and traffic in Glacier NP.

A GORGEOUS drive that you will not forget. Scenic views, waterfalls, creeks, the occasional animal,…read morehistory, etc. It really is not easy to describe how beautiful this drive is. Lots of pullovers throughout to enjoy little breaks and to take nice photos. Some notable stops were Jackson Glacier, Ladder Creek, Weeping Wall.... There really are a lot of worthwhile stops. Just prepare for the traffic on the road to occasionally move very slowly.

You'd be hard pressed to say anything about GTSR aside from "unmatched views of beautiful meadows,…read moremassive mountains, gorgeous valleys, and the occasional waterfall." The road is only open 3-4 months out of the year in summer once the snow has been cleared and it can become closed again if it snows late in the season (that happened this year in 2025), so bear that in mind when planning your trip. That said, it is absolutely worth at least one trip in everyone's life as far as I'm concerned to make the drive along this famous road. It is absolutely stunning, every lookout point is an incredible photo op, and even the visitor centers are in the most stunning, picturesque locations so even if you can't hike any tough trails, you can see some absolutely incredible parts of this park without even leaving the car (although would strongly recommend getting out for hikes if you are physically able - you miss a lot of other grandeur if you don't ). If very afraid of heights be aware the road is kinda narrow and the drop offs can look kinda steep. But there are barriers all along the road, rest assured about that. Overall - this is without a doubt one of the most beautiful drives and parks I've ever been in, period. STRONGLY rec a visit.

This review is to put Many Glacier on the Yelp map, so to speak…read more Many Glacier is a part of Glacier National Park. This lesser known portion of the park is north of the part of Glacier N.P. most people visit. You head towards Babb, MT on US-89, and then turn onto Rte 3 (AKA Montana Highway 3). The distance from the turnoff to the Entrance Station is about 7.5 miles. It's a dirt road. We were a little surprised with that! Once you go through the gate, it is a paved road. It requires an entrance fee just like the other park entrances. I have a Parks Pass, so we were set to go. We already had the park map & information from when we visited Glacier N.P.'s more visited part, so we didn't pick up more. You initially drive along Lake Shelburne, which is a nice scenic drive. We saw a bald eagle fly over it! That was really special! There are more lakes in the park, like Swiftcurrent Lake. We decided to go to the Swiftcurrent Motor Inn and eat at Nell's Swiftcurrent. The food was okay, nothing memorable. We went to the gift shop next door and got some Mountain Berry & Alpine Vanilla Soft Serve. That was a simple and delicious dessert! We also got a magnet keepsake. The views are amazing! The mountains and lakes emit such idyllic vibes! We went in the latter part of June, although July is the optimal month to go because the weather is warm, the snow is dissipated, and services are in full operation. We didn't run into any issues, but we didn't venture far on foot! If we come back to Many Glacier, I'd love to go inside the Many Glacier Hotel. The description says its located in the "Switzerland of North America". With the mountains behind it, they could almost be the Alps! They dove right in with the names like Heidi's Snack Shop & Swiss Lounge. Side note: Hubby told me we were going to go to Many Glacier, but I heard "Mini Glacier". I looked it up on Google and it showed me Many Glacier and I asked him if that was the same place. LOLOLOL!!!

I can't comment on the service here, only the hike to reach this point. However, the views of the…read moreglacier national park vista from granite peak chalet are absolutely unmatched. Regardless of whether you take the loop trail, the highline, or an alternative to reach this point, it is a welcome sight. Apparently during summer there is a functional restaurant up there too - but when I came on 6/29/25, the seasonal staff member I met said they didn't open until tomorrow! They do NOT have any running water up there so bear it in mind as well - make sure you bring enough ESPECIALLY if you're staying the night in one of the cabins here. Overall - if on the loop trail or highline etc, would absolutely rec hitting the chalet for a photo op, or maybe a snack in summer when it's open.

Great place, Spectacular views, ... Breathtaking hikes, but…read morethey want you out of bed by 8:30 am at the latest. Even though quiet time is 10 pm, people stay up talking (Talking loud) well past that point. You can ask them to whisper, but that doesn't help. There are really no walls between the rooms, just half logs stacked together with an inch and a half of space between the two halve's. No, you can not see into the other room, but you can hear everything from the other room as if there were no walls. The chalet offers ear plugs but that only helps if the other people try to be quiet. Everyone should be told at check in about respect for other guests by being quiet between certain hours because of the walls. So, my point, if your not out of bed by 8:30, even though you have only slept a few hours because of the noise the other guests are making, you will be awakened by the staff going through the empty rooms with their music extremely loud (really dude, that's why they make the earbud). I did ask him to turn it down, the response was totally childish. The next few minutes were filled with multiple, yes multiple, doors slamming accompanied with loud music. He did make an effort to slam the doors. He went down the stairs, came back up, went into the room on the east side of mine, slammed both doors. Then, he went to the room on the west side and slammed those doors. And then he went back to the east room and slammed those doors again. All within a few minutes. I realize the staff gets their time off during the day, and they need that time, but at whose expense!? I really want to go back and hike the trails I didn't do and even spend more time on the trails already done. But that may not be possible, now. The socialities were great if you were face to face, but don't hinder their free time. Only one of the four staff didn't seem to worried about her free time. I guess she was had been there longer or she was having someone make the noise for her. Who knows. All I know, if we weren't on their schedule, ... Really, moving the hot water to the staff counter just because it's after 9:00 am. How subtle can you be, you already had breakfast. Overall, we had a great time at the Granite Park Chalet. I appreciate what this family is doing to make these places more accessible. Thank you (everyone at the office) for the accomodations you made. I could not have made this trip without you.