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

This place was really cool and I would recommend going. I went when it was raining and apparently…read morethat means that the waterfalls look better so I guess you should go when it's raining. Or at least that's what they said. If you're there on a busier day I would recommend going early cuz the parking was pretty minimal. Honestly a must visit at Glacier National Park

Sacred Dancing Cascade Falls is a magical West Glacier waterfall. You can access this waterfall…read moreeasily from a footbridge spanning McDonald Creek. Even though there were more rapids and cascades further upstream of this falls, I wanted to check out why the local Native-Americans revere this particular waterfall. Sacred Dancing Cascade Falls is accessible to the eyes from the road. Looking up from the Red Tour Bus, you can gaze up the mountain and see several streaming walls of water. After pulling off the road into a large parking lot, it is a quick walk to the footbridge over the Creek, and after a hike, you will be close enough to where a great view of the cascade can be found, For the local indigenous peoples, this Sacred Waterfall is a spiritual holy place. The mists that rise from the base of the waterfall are thought to connect heaven and earth. They are also thought to be a conduit of our earthly prayers to the Great Creator and where the First Man & First Woman were created by the Moon Transformer. A local tribe member once explained the importance of the Falls by saying the waterfall is a symbol to them of "the cycle of water which renews us for it is the cycle of life." The Sacred Falls is a glorious thing to experience. When you get closer up, seeing the smooth layers of rock scrubbed down by years of powerful water tumbling over it is thrilling. Sacred Dancing Cascade Fall makes you realize the incredible force of water and why the Indians are right to revere such a place as this.

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.

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.

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.

Located after driving past Lake MacDonald, this is a nice easy, flat trail to do with kids. You…read morewalk covered almost the whole time in a forest so it never got hot. Lots of trees to enjoy, quiet, a creek/stream (my kids loved this part), a gorge, and some weeping rocks. It is a loop trail. I recommend going right first so the bigger payoffs are towards the end. And there is one restroom on the trail towards the first half of the trail. It is... a trail bathroom so don't have high expectations. Parking can be a challenge, but we lucked out. There are a couple parking areas. Worth your time if you're at Glacier and not hard.

Trail of the Cedars is a really short and beautiful hike and is wheelchair accessible. There are…read moresigns for Avalanche trail which starts around the midpoint of the Cedars trail. I Highly recommend the Avalanche trail. Its approx 5 miles round trip and takes about 2 hours but that was including picture taking that we did. We completed this ending of May and views of the Lake were gorgeous. The path was easy to follow and the elevation wasnt that tough to hike. We saw deer along the way which was cute! Breath taking views of the lake at the end so worth it and relatively easy hike. There ia even a restroom along the hike about a mile in. Both hikes recommended!

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!!!

Oscar was an absolutely outstanding rafting guide and made our day unforgettable. From start to…read morefinish, he brought the perfect mix of confidence, warmth, humor, and calm leadership. Our whole family felt safe, engaged, and completely swept up in the adventure. The scenery was spectacular, the camaraderie on the raft was a blast, and Oscar made every stretch of the river feel memorable. The highlight of the day was seeing a baby black bear, which felt like something out of a movie and instantly became a family story we'll be telling for years. Oscar clearly knows the river, loves what he does, and has a gift for making people feel both comfortable and excited. We could not have asked for a better guide. Glorious day, incredible adventure, and huge thanks to Oscar for making it so special.

Booked a half-day rapids rafting trip through Viator. Great experience. Very reasonable price for a…read more3 hour trip. Our guide, Devin, was amazing and very knowledgeable of the area. His jokes were a little corny though. LOL