Avalanche Creek

~29 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…

Skiumah Creek

~1 min drive

Moderate creek-side hike with 1,150 ft gain near Skiumah Creek.

Cascadilla Creek

~5 min drive

Scenic creek-side hike with cascades and forest views near Cascadilla Creek.

Ousel Peak

~7 min drive

Moderate 7-mile climb to Ousel Peak with 3,129 ft elevation gain.

Camas Road Gate Parking

~18 min drive

Parking at the Camas Road Gate is only allowed during the winter months. From here, skiers and snowshoers can access a variety of trails. Trails that can be reached from this parking area are: Lower McDonald Creek, 2-3 miles roundtrip. The trail begins just south of the McDo…

Rescue Creek

~2 min drive

Steep 4.2-mile climb gaining 1,953 ft along Rescue Creek drainage.

Emery Hill Sm

~10 min drive

Moderate 4.9-mile hike with 1,099 ft gain near Emery Hill, Montana.

Ousel Peak - West

~8 min drive

Challenging 13.7-mile alpine climb with 4,524 ft elevation gain near Ousel Peak.

Apgar Lookout Trailhead

~18 min drive

This trail leads to the Apgar Fire Lookout, offering an expansive view of Lake McDonald and the surrounding valley. This particular view is shared online via a live webcam. The webcam view is available at www.nps.gov/glac. Apgar Fire Lookout Distance: 3.6 mi (5.8 km), one wa…

P-Line Trail

~13 min drive

Short, steep Montana foothill hike with 480 ft elevation gain.