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DifficultOut and Back
Glacier National Park/Montana

Grinnell Glacier Trail

East Glacier Park, Montana

10.6 mi

Distance

1,601 ft

Elev. Gain

4h 20m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description
Hike to one of the park's most accessible glaciers, passing stunning Swiftcurrent Lake, Lake Josephine, and Grinnell Lake. Views of Grinnell Glacier and Salamander Glacier.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Open

Updated Apr 19, 2026 — may be out of date

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Trail Details

  • No dogs
Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Rock

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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  • Operator:406-888-7800
  • Address:64 Grinnell Drive, Glacier National Park Headquarters · West Glacier, MT · 59936
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Best Seasons

Summer

Highlights

Grinnell GlacierUpper Grinnell LakeSalamander GlacierBighorn sheepWaterfalls

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