Complete Guide to Hiking Grinnell Glacier Overlook in Glacier NP

Glacier National Park is known for its mountain scapes, scenery, and hikes. Unfortunately, with even the most well-planned itinerary, it can take time to see everything the park offers.

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But there is one hike that can get you pretty close: Grinnell Glacier Overlook.

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Grinnell Glacier Overlook is a bucket list hike that will weave you in and out of Glacier’s most beautiful peaks until you get to a viewpoint of Grinnell Glacier.

Granite Park Trail

Hiking to Grinnell Glacier Overlook via the Highline Trail will take you longer to get to the Overlook, but the climb is gradual and really scenic.

Once you have shuttled your way up Going-To-The-Sun-Road, make sure you get off at Logan Pass Visitors Center.

After hiking the Highline Trail for 6.8 miles, it’s time to hike up to Grinnell Glacier Overlook.

When you come upon Grinnell Glacier Overlook, you will have the biggest smile on your face.

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Complete Guide to Hiking Grinnell Glacier Overlook in Glacier NP

Glacier National Park is known for its mountain scapes, scenery, and hikes. Unfortunately, with even the most well-planned itinerary, it can take time to see everything the park offers.

But there is one hike that can get you pretty close: Grinnell Glacier Overlook.

Grinnell Glacier Overlook is a bucket list hike that will weave you in and out of Glacier’s most beautiful peaks until you get to a viewpoint of Grinnell Glacier.

Granite Park Trail

Some folks choose this option because it gets you to the Overlook faster, BUT you will have a steep climb ahead of you and get few views.

Hiking to Grinnell Glacier Overlook via the Highline Trail will take you longer to get to the Overlook, but the climb is gradual and really scenic.

Highline Trail

Once you have shuttled your way up Going-To-The-Sun-Road, make sure you get off at Logan Pass Visitors Center.

Logan Pass Visitors Center

After hiking the Highline Trail for 6.8 miles, it’s time to hike up to Grinnell Glacier Overlook.

The Climb Up to Grinnell Glacier Overlook

When you come upon Grinnell Glacier Overlook, you will have the biggest smile on your face.

The Overlook

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