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Glacier National Park hiking guide

Grinnell Lake Trail

A 7.7-mile out-and-back with 370 ft of climbing in Many Glacier, rated easy.

Grinnell Lake Trail, Glacier National Park

Key facts

Length
7.7 mi (12.4 km)
Elevation gain
370 ft (111 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Easy
Area
Many Glacier
Highest point
5,025 ft
Lowest point
4,883 ft

About Grinnell Lake Trail

This trail leads to a picturesque lake with stunning turquoise waters, a result of glacial silt. The hike passes through a dense forest and offers scenic views of nearby mountains and waterfalls. Wildlife such as moose and grizzly bears inhabit the area, making it a unique and memorable experience.

Route map

Route map of Grinnell Lake Trail in Glacier National Park1 miN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Grinnell Lake Trail4,9004,9505,0000246Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 5,025 ftLow 4,883 ft
Elevation runs from 4,883 ft to 5,025 ft over 7.6 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

Nearby in Many Glacier

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