Kintla Trail

Numa Lookout Trailhead

~18 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)…

Boulder Pass Trail

~6 min drive

Challenging 59-mile high-alpine traverse with 3,220 ft elevation gain.

Numa Ridge Lookout Trail

~18 min drive

Steady climb to historic fire lookout with panoramic mountain views.

Hornet Lookout

~19 min drive

Steep 1.84-mile climb to a historic fire lookout with panoramic views.

Hidden Meadow Trailhead

~27 min drive

This peaceful and relatively flat trail takes you to a meadow and pond with good birding opportunities. Hidden Meadow Distance: 1.5 mi (2.4 km), one way Elevation gain: 337 ft (103 m) Elevation loss: 103 ft (31 m) Trailhead: 3 miles south of Polebridge Ranger Station While i…

Cleft Rock

~14 min drive

Remote 21.47-mile backcountry trail with 3,256 ft gain in Montana wilderness.

Thoma-Colts Cr.

~21 min drive

Moderate creek-side hike with steady elevation gain through forested Montana terrain.

Chain Lake

~30 min drive

Moderate alpine lake hike with steady elevation gain and scenic subalpine views.

Rainbow Falls Trailhead

~32 min drive

This is a popular and short hike that passes by a natural mineral lick where deer are often seen. Rainbow Falls Distance: 1.0 mi (1.6 km), one way Elevation gain: 172 ft (52 m) Elevation loss: 108 ft (33 m) Trailhead: Goat Haunt Ranger Station While in Glacier National Park…

Mt. Hefty

~15 min drive

Strenuous 16-mile alpine climb with 3,804 ft elevation gain.