Highline Trail Trailhead
Hiking area · Flathead County ·

Highline Trail Trailhead

Hiking area · Flathead County ·

Panoramic valley views, wildlife, hand cable ledge, strenuous hike

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Highline Trail, West Glacier, MT 59936 Get directions

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Guide to Visiting Glacier National Park

"A spectacular but strenuous roughly 12-mile ridge-and-valley hike that starts near the high-elevation visitor center; sections can be done one-way (with a shuttle or return arranged) or out-and-back, and an optional spur to a major glacier overlook adds about 1.6 miles to the route." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com.  Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Highline Trail Trailhead

Dooley Wood

Google
Wow. What amazing views. This was a tough trail. After hiking several hours, we arrived at the Grinnel Glacier portion. We opted not to go up to the glacier views. It was just too much for us at that point. We took the loop trail down because it was "faster". It's almost a straight decent, brutal on the knees. Waited on the shuttle for about 45 minutes back to Logan's Pass. You might have better luck trying to hitch a ride and give up your parking spot if you started at Logan. As tough as it was, I'm still giving all stars. The beauty is incomparable.

Kevin Scillion

Google
Roughly 14 mile hike from Logan Pass to the Loop including the Grinnell Glacier overlook. It is strenuous. Grinnell glacier overlook is an out-and-back spur off the main trail that ascends 900ft in .8 miles... then you have to come back down and begin a fairly steady ascent to the Granite Park Chalet. Good place to rest, buy additional water, Gatorade, snacks. Then begins what is, in my opinion, the toughest part of the hike...a 4 mile decent to the loop that is brutal on the knees. Descending sounds easy, it most definitely is not. It is STEEP and uneven. Bring your hiking poles, they saved me. And don't believe google maps estimated time to traverse this. Took us 11hrs to complete this 14 mile hike with sufficient rest breaks, lunch, etc. Start early, it will also help with parking.

Stephanie Hatchman

Google
I’ve been to 28 national parks and hiked all around the PNW, this is my all time favorite hike so far. Views are incredible! Pictures do not do it justice. Make sure to check the cameras at Logan pass before driving up. The first day I drove up it was completely socked in with fog and not able to hike. Second day cams were clear but dense fog halfway up that lifted right before Logan pass.

Jasmine W

Google
This hike was so challenging but so worth it! Postcard-worthy views with every step you take :) I was scared to do this because I’m a little afraid of heights, but honestly it’s such a thrill and I very rarely felt anything less than secure on the trail. If you don’t want to make it all the way to the Granite Park Chalet, the Haystack switchback is a very scenic place to have a quick lunch and turn around! Make sure to wear waterproof shoes and bring your trekking poles - you’ll be crossing a few waterfalls!

Brennan M

Google
Beautiful trail with stunning views and wildlife viewing opportunities. The glacier overlook is challenging but so worth the challenge for the reward of one of the most stunning views you will see in your lifetime. It’s very worth the hike. But may be challenging for some individuals.

Dennis Elliott

Google
This hike was, of course, highly recommend and reviewed. It definitely lived up to the hype. First, be sure to get to Logan Pass by 6:30. At 7:00, almost all spaces were gone. There is a ledge early on with a cable, but it's not that narrow. We went on an overcast, windy day, and we only made it to Haystack, about four miles away, versus Grinell Glacier overlook like I had hoped, and it was still one of myself top ten favorite hikes. We even saw a mountain goat closer than we would have liked as it ran down the mountain near us.

TF

Google
Super picturesque, pretty easy although long. Way busier than I would have hoped for a weekday in October, but the crowds fade out after the first half mile or so.

Lisa Lund

Google
This was one of the most challenging hikes but so worth it. It was very cloudy and foggy the day I went, but still loved the hike. Make sure you arrive at Logan's Pass by 6:30 in order to get a spot for parking or even earlier if the weather is sunny. The drive up in the fog was crazy. I went out and back about 11 miles and it took about 5 hours. I was alone a lot of the hike, but had bear spray. Didn't see any wildlife but a ram up on the rocks. I would highly recommend this hike, if you want a challenging hike and are not afraid of small ledges and heights.