Forest and Fire Nature Trail

Numa Lookout Trailhead

~25 min drive

This trail takes you to one of the (seasonally) staffed fire lookouts in the park. It starts on the shore of Bowman Lake, with the first half remaining relatively flat before gaining elevation. Numa Lookout Distance: 5.7 mi (9.2 km), one way Elevation gain: 3,396 ft (1035 m)…

Demers Ridge

~1 min drive

Challenging 13.68-mile ridge traverse with 3,054 ft elevation gain and alpine views.

Du Hein

~4 min drive

Easy 3-mile walk with minimal elevation gain near Du Hein.

Glacier View Mtn.

~5 min drive

Moderate 5.65-mile climb to alpine views with 1,737 ft elevation gain.

Avalanche Creek

~25 min drive

Home to two of the Glacier's iconic trails, the Avalanche Creek area is one of the most popular and crowded spots in the park. The old growth cedars and hemlock trees are unlike anywhere else in the Glacier. Enjoy the picnic area, a short boardwalk trail, or a moderate hike t…

Kinnimiki Creek

~14 min drive

Moderate creek-side trail with steady elevation gain through Montana backcountry.

Deadhorse-Elelehum

~13 min drive

Scenic 5.5-mile Montana day hike with minimal elevation gain.

Kimmerly Creek

~13 min drive

Steep creek drainage hike with 2,100 ft gain near Kimmerly Creek, Montana.

Forest and Fire Nature Trail Fire Ecology

~0 min drive

This trail is a great place to explore a post-fire environment. Any disturbance—whether that’s a fire, an avalanche, a landslide, or a pest outbreak—resets the ecological clock. The mature trees die, opening the canopy to light and making way for new species to take hold. Grad…

Skookoleel Creek

~14 min drive

Moderate creek-side hike with steady climbing and scenic drainage views.