RT Lake Josephine

Scenic glacial lake in the Many Glacier region of Glacier National Park, surrounded by towering peaks, hanging glaciers, alpine meadows, and access to some of the park's most famous hiking trails.

General Information

Length:

Lake Josephine Loop: approximately 5.8 miles round trip

Elevation Gain:

Approximately 225 feet

Difficulty:

Easy to Moderate

Hours:

Accessible during Glacier National Park operating hours and seasonal road conditions

Fees:

Glacier National Park entrance fee required; boat tours available for an additional fee

Pet Policy:

Pets are not allowed on trails. Pets are only permitted in developed areas when leashed.

Closest cities with hotels:

Many Glacier, MT; St. Mary, MT

Seasons:

Late June through September offers the best access and boating conditions

Location:

Many Glacier Area, Glacier National Park, MT

Website:

https://www.glacierparkboats.com

How to Get There

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

Lake Josephine lies in the Many Glacier valley, just southwest of Swiftcurrent Lake, separated by a short 0.3-mile stream, and is reached by the Grinnell Glacier Trail. Scenic boat rides on both lakes cut the walk to the Grinnell Glacier trailhead.

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