Top Trails: Glacier National Park: Must-Do Hikes for Everyone

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Discover classic destinations and lesser-known jewels of Glacier National Park through 40 incomparable hikes.

With its crystalline lakes, towering mountains, impressive waterfalls, diverse plant and animal life, and, of course, dynamic glaciers, Glacier National Park offers countless opportunities for outdoor adventure. To find the best of them, follow expert author Jean Arthurwho has spent decades hiking hundreds of miles of trails throughout the park!

Leave the roads to explore the hearts of both Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parkswhether youre looking for an easy family stroll through a grove of majestic red cedars, a 6-mile trek with spectacular views of snowfields that melt into wildflower meadows, or a 20-mile overnighter through some of the finest mountain scenery in the country. Youll experience the best of the treasured national park that lies in the wilderness area of Montanas Rocky Mountains.

Inside youll find:

• 40 favorite routes for hikers, backpackers, and cyclists
• Detailed maps and elevation profiles
• Trailhead directions and dont get lost milestones
• Key at-a-glance information, including trail length, difficulty, features, and facilities
• Expert trail commentary

If you want to take a scenic walk to stretch your legs, a full-day hike, or a rewarding backpacking trip, youll find it in Top Trails: Glacier National Park.

Author Bio

Jean Arthur has been hiking Glacier National Parks trails for more than 40 years, and she has spent hours with park historians, Blackfeet Indian guides, and in libraries among historic collections of Glaciers artifacts. She lives in Bozeman, Montana.