40 Things to do near Waterton, Glacier National Park
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Cameron Lake
Waterton, Glacier National Park
7.8 miles SWA picturesque Canadian glacial lake in Waterton Lakes National Park surrounded by mountain scenery, avalanche-sculpted shores, kayaking, fishing, and Herbst Glacier views.
Backpack, Camp, Hike
Kintla Campground
Glacier National Park
12.9 miles SWA 26-site campground on the shores of Kintla Lake inside Glacier National Park — fire pits, bear boxes, vault toilets, and the Kintla Lake Trail at your doorstep.
Camp
Bowman Lake Campground
Glacier National Park
21.9 miles SWA stunning lakeside campground in the heart of Glacier National Park with 50+ campsites, bear-proof lockers, nearby hiking trails, and access to swimming, fishing, and paddling on Bowman Lake.
Camp 10.5 mi
Ptarmigan Tunnel
Many Glacier, Glacier National Park
22.5 miles SEA long hike to a hand-carved 240-foot tunnel through the Ptarmigan Wall at Glacier National Park, opening to views of Seaward Mountain and Elizabeth Lake — open mid-July through early October.
Backpack, Hike 9.7 mi
Iceberg Lake
Many Glacier, Glacier National Park
22.5 miles SENine miles of alpine trail deliver sweeping views of Ptarmigan Wall, Mount Grinnell, and Mount Wilbur before arriving at an iceberg-dotted cirque lake in Glacier NP.
Backpack, Camp, Hike
Many Glacier Campground
Many Glacier, Glacier National Park
22.6 miles SECamp near Many Glacier, Glacier National Park
Camp 11.8 mi
Cracker Lake Trail
Many Glacier, Glacier National Park
23.2 miles SEA 12.5-mile hike through forests and meadows to a surreal turquoise lake in the Many Glacier area — plan for two days to fully enjoy this bear-country gem.
Backpack, Camp, Hike
Grinnell Lake
Many Glacier, Glacier National Park
24.1 miles SEA 7.5-mile round-trip hike along glacier-fed subalpine lakes to a turquoise glacial lake in Glacier National Park — with a waterfall along the way and an optional ferry across Lake Josephine.
Hike, Swim 0.9 mi
Trail of the Cedars
Apgar Village, Glacier National Park
28.2 miles SAn easy wheelchair-accessible loop through towering 500-year-old cedars up to 100 feet tall in Glacier National Park, with gorge views of glacial Avalanche Creek and a footbridge over the water.
Hike
Clements Mountain Trail
Logan Pass, Glacier National Park
28.3 miles SA four-mile round-trip climb of Clements Mountain in Glacier National Park, with several routes of varying difficulty and significant elevation gain — often confused with nearby Reynolds Mountain.
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Rock Climb
Highline Trail
Logan Pass, Glacier National Park
28.3 miles SOne of Glacier National Park's most celebrated hikes — the Highline Trail spans alpine meadows, the Continental Divide, and the Garden Wall with mountain goats, wildflowers, and views to rival anything in the park.
Backpack, Hike 5.0 mi
Hidden Lake
Glacier National Park
28.3 miles SA 6.6-mile round-trip hike from Logan Pass through alpine meadows, dense forest, and rocky terrain to the crystal-clear waters of Hidden Lake, with bighorn sheep and mountain goats along the way.
Hike 4.5 mi
Avalanche Lake
Apgar Village, Glacier National Park
28.3 miles SHike near Apgar Village, Glacier National Park
Hike
Avalanche Campground
Glacier National Park
28.4 miles SNestled on Glacier National Park's west side, Avalanche Campground puts 128 sites, flush toilets, and bear-proof storage right next to the Trail of the Cedars and the stunning Avalanche Lake hike.
Camp
Quartz Creek Campground
Glacier National Park
28.6 miles SWA peaceful 22-site campground in the heart of Glacier National Park, close to Going-to-the-Sun Road and a short hike from iconic Grinnell Glacier.
Camp
Siyeh Pass Trail
Logan Pass, Glacier National Park
28.7 miles SEA top-of-the-world point-to-point hike through Glacier's Preston Park meadows to a high pass with glacier views, mountain goats, and bighorn sheep.
Backpack, Hike
Logging Creek Campground
Glacier National Park
29.4 miles SWA first-come, first-served campground nestled in the Many Glacier area of Glacier National Park, with 49 sites and close access to the Grinnell Glacier and Swiftcurrent trails.
Camp
St. Mary Campground
Glacier National Park
31.4 miles SEOver 200 campsites on the edge of Glacier National Park with flush toilets, showers, and quick access to Going-to-the-Sun Road, the Highline Trail, and St. Mary Lake.
Camp 1.4-4.6 mi
St Mary and Virginia Falls
Rising Sun, Glacier National Park
31.6 miles SEA scenic 3.7-mile roundtrip hike past St. Mary Falls' 50-foot two-tiered drop to the upper and lower tiers of Virginia Falls, best in early season when snowmelt is rushing.
Hike 0.6 mi
Baring Falls
Glacier National Park
31.6 miles SEA moderate trail hike in Glacier National Park to 30-foot Baring Falls dropping into crystal-clear water — with scenic mountain overlooks, wildlife, and an optional gorge viewpoint 1.5 miles beyond.
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