Hiking Beautiful Grinnell Glacier National Park

Hiking Beautiful Grinnell Glacier National Park

This particular hike is considered difficult, with its length of 11 miles and a 2,200-foot elevation gain. Just be sure you know this going in, and if you can handle it then you will surely be glad you did it. This hike kicked my butt, but I would not have missed it for the world. The stunning views all the way and at the very end of the hike are all well worth the effort it takes to get there.

The trail winds through alpine meadows, past turquoise lakes, and along dramatic cliffside paths with sweeping views of the glacial-carved valleys below. Towering peaks frame your journey, and wildlife sightings—like bighorn sheep, mountain goats, or even the occasional bear—make the adventure even more memorable. At the trail’s end, Grinnell Glacier itself awaits: a breathtaking vista of ice and rock that captures the raw, untouched beauty of Glacier National Park. It’s a landscape carved by time and preserved by wonder.

This image captures just a moment of that unforgettable journey—one that challenges the body and stirs the soul.