One of the most photographed glaciers in the park and can be reached after a hike beginning at Swiftcurrent Lake
General Information
Length:
10 miles Roundtrip
Elevation
2,047 feet
Pet Policy:
No pets allowed
Seasons:
Trailhead:
From West Entrance (70.3 miles): Head northwest on Glacier Rte 1 Rd/Going-to-the-Sun Rd toward Grinnell Dr. Turn right to stay on Glacier Rte 1 Rd/Going-to-the-Sun Rd. Turn left onto US-89 N. Turn left onto Rte 3. Continue onto Many Glacier Entrance. Continue onto Rte 3. Turn left.
Overview
Grinnell Glacier is one of the most-visited glaciers in the park, and a symbol of the effects of climate change: photographs going back to the mid-19th century show how much it has shrunk. The trail from Many Glacier passes Swiftcurrent Lake, Lake Josephine, and Grinnell Lake.
Top Trail
| Trail | Length | Elevation Gain | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grinnell Glacier Trail | About 10.6 miles round trip | About 1,800 feet | Turquoise lakes, waterfalls, and views of the glacier; boat shuttles across the lakes shorten the hike |
This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Grinnell Glacier", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0
