Hikes in Montana

Big Sky Country is great trail country. If you like hiking and you're in Montana, you're in luck! Montana's sylvan wilderness and epic mountain landscapes are overwhelmingly alluring. Glacier National Park is the state's main outdoor attraction, defined by jagged peaks, majestic glaciers, turquoise lakes, and pine forests. The park preserves the northernmost section of the Continental Divide in the United States of America, and is one of the most scenic places to hike in the country. ... Read more.
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Camping in Glacier National Park

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Camping in Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park has over 1,000 campsites spread among 13 drive-up campgrounds. There is also an array of trail camps for backpackers. Reservations are accepted at 2 of the park's 13 campgrounds, Fish Creek Campground on the west side and Saint Mary Campground on the east side of the park. Lake McDonald from Fish Creek Campground Most campgrounds in Glacier National Park are situated in pine forests, often nestled next to lakes or creeks. ...Read more.
Tagged with · National Parks · Tent Camping
By: Seth Smigelski Published: April 9, 2012 Last updated: April 9, 2026
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Saint Mary Falls and Virginia Falls
in Glacier National Park

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Saint Mary Falls and Virginia Falls in Glacier National Park
This 3-mile hike on the east side of Glacier National Park presents intimate views of two waterfalls on creeks flowing into Saint Mary Lake. Before the Mississippi-bound water from the Continental Divide reaches the grand lake, it spills over Saint Mary Falls and Virginia Falls, two easy-to-reach gushers that can be picked up as a pair. The trail descends 200 feet to Saint Mary Falls and then climbs 250 feet to Virginia Falls. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Going-to-the-Sun Road · National Parks · Waterfalls
Distance: 3 miles · Elevation change: 250 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: April 9, 2012 Last updated: April 18, 2026
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Johns Lake Loop
in Glacier National Park

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Johns Lake Loop in Glacier National Park
Johns Lake Loop starts as a pleasant trail through a mossy forest leading to a small lake, but this Glacier National Park hike has a lot more to offer. The trail follows a cascading creek past McDonald Falls, getting an eyeful of the water that feeds the expansive Lake McDonald. This varied 2-mile loop has just 225 feet of elevation gain, making it one of the easiest hikes on the west side of Glacier National Park. ...Read more.
Tagged with · Creeks · Going-to-the-Sun Road · Lakes · National Parks
Distance: 2 miles · Elevation change: 225 feet
By: Seth Smigelski Published: April 8, 2012 Last updated: April 9, 2026
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