Things to do in East Glacier             

With over 700 miles of scenic trails in Glacier National Park, it  provides outstanding opportunities for both short hikes and extended backpacking trips. There’s something for everyone!

Day Hikes

All mileages listed are ONE-WAY

Two Medicine

Appistoki Falls
0.6 mi (1 km)
Elevation gain: 260 ft (79 m)
Trailhead: Scenic Point parking area, 0.25 miles east of Two Medicine Ranger Station

Aster Falls
1.2 mi (1.9 km)
Elevation gain: 100 ft (30.5 m)
Trailhead: South Shore Trailhead

Aster Park
2 mi (3.2 km)
Elevation gain: 670 ft (2014 m)
Trailhead: South Shore Trailhead

Cobalt Lake
5.8 mi (9.3 km)
Elevation gain: 1,400 ft (427 m)
Trailhead: South Shore Trailhead

Dawson Pass*
6.5 mi (10.4 km)
Elevation gain: 2,450 ft (747 m)
Trailhead: North Shore Trailhead
*Dawson and Pitamakan Pass Trails can be combined for a popular all-day loop hike

No Name Lake
4.9 mi (7.9 km)
Elevation gain: 800 ft (244 m)
Trailhead: North Shore Trailhead

Oldman Lake
6.4 mi (10.3 km)
Elevation gain: 1,500 ft (457 m)
Trailhead: North Shore Trailhead

Paradise Point
0.7 mi (1.1 km)
Elevation gain: 100 ft (30.5 m)
Trailhead: South Shore Trailhead

Pitamakan Pass*
7.6 mi (12.2 km)
Elevation gain: 2,400 ft (731.5 m)
Trailhead: North Shore Trailhead
*Dawson and Pitamakan Pass Trails can be combined for a popular all-day loop hike

Rockwell Falls
3.5 mi (5.6 km)
Elevation gain: 375 ft (114 m)
Trailhead: South Shore Trailhead

Running Eagle Falls
0.3 mi (0.5 km)
Accessible
Trailhead: Running Eagle Falls Trailhead

Scenic Point
3.9 mi (6.3 km)
Elevation gain: 2,350 ft (716 m)
Trailhead: Scenic Point parking area, 0.25 miles east of Two Medicine Ranger Station

Twin Falls
[a] 3.5 mi (5.6 km)
Elevation gain: 75 ft (23 m)
Trailhead: North Shore Trailhead

[b] 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
Using concession boat near South Shore Trailhead, tour fees apply

Upper Two Medicine Lake
[a] 5 mi (8 km)
Elevation gain: 350 ft (107 m)
Trialhead: North Shore Trailhead

[b] 2.2 mi (3.5 km)
Using concession boat near South Shore Trailhead, tour fees apply

 

Cut Bank

Cut Bank is accessed off US Hwy 89, between Two Medicine and St. Mary

Medicine Grizzly Lake
6 mi (9.7 km)
Elevation gain: 475 ft (145 m)
Trailhead: Cut Bank Trailhead

Morning Star Lake
6.6 mi (10.6 km)
Elevation gain: 642 ft (196 m)
Trailhead: Cut Bank Trailhead

Triple Divide Pass
7.2 mi (11.6 km)
Elevation gain: 2,380 ft (725 m)
Trailhead: Cut Bank Trailhead

 

Walton

The Walton district is located off US Hwy 2 along the south boundary of the park

Firebrand Pass
4.8 mi (7.7 km)
Elevation gain: 2,210 (674 m)
Trailhead: Lubec Trailhead, US Hwy 2 Mile Marker 203

Scalplock Lookout
4.7 mi (7.7 km)
Elevation gain: 3,079 ft (938.5 m)
Trailhead: Walton Ranger Station

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