Walking W

~2 min drive

Easy 1.15-mile walk with 272 ft elevation gain near Walking W.

Emery Hill Sm

~3 min drive

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

Desert Mtn. Sm

~4 min drive

Remote 17-mile expert mountain trail with 3,079 ft elevation gain.

Apgar Lookout Trailhead

~12 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…

Lion Lake

~6 min drive

Easy 1.45-mile walk to a scenic alpine lake with minimal elevation gain.

Cedar Ridge

~16 min drive

Scenic ridgeline loop through Montana forest with moderate views.

Highline Loop Sm

~4 min drive

14.4-mile loop with 1,372 ft gain through Montana backcountry.

Camas Road Gate Parking

~14 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…

Dam Loop

~7 min drive

Easy 1.2-mile loop around a scenic dam with 430 ft elevation gain.

Waving Bear

~16 min drive

Easy 4.2-mile Montana trail with minimal elevation gain.