This Popular Hiking Trail Is Now Open in Glacier National Park

I don't want to take anything away from some of the popular parts of Glacier National Park that probably 90% of the tourists hit, but to really see the grandeur that the park offers, you need to lace up a set of hiking boots, grab some bear spray and hit the trails.

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Of the over 700 miles of hiking trails that are available to those that want to brave the wilderness of Glacier, one of the most popular is located near Logan Pass, and it has finally opened to the public to experience more than just the Going to the Sun Road or Lake McDonald.

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This Popular Hiking Trail Is Now Open in Glacier National Park

The past several rainy weeks in Glacier have created some havoc for recreational travelers, but as Mother Nature finally finds the heat switch on the thermostat for Montana, access is getting back to normal including hiking the backcountry.

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For those that love testing their mettle against nature, the oft referred to 'world class" trail is the Highline Trail.  In just the first mile of the hike, walkers will find themselves immersed in a fun little jaunt along a rock wall that might test your height sensitivity, before leading to even more breathtaking views.

Pack for Trip, This Hike is Nearly 15 Miles There and Back to Logan Pass Parking Lot

The trail begins at Logan Pass in the park and is approximately 7.6 miles one way.  But the views will definitely be worth it.  Hikers will traverse the "Garden Wall" while making their way to the Granite Peak Chalet.

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If you are planning a full-length hike, the park service offers the following advice for adventurers, "Trails dry out and firm up at lower elevations. Melting snow presents dynamic hazards at higher elevations, ice axe often recommended."  To find out more about hiking Glacier National Park, visit the official website here.