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Glacier National Park hiking guide

Highline Trail

A 15.1-mile out-and-back with 2,210 ft of climbing in Logan Pass, rated difficult.

Highline Trail, Glacier National Park
Photo: mikehogan2

Key facts

Length
15.1 mi (24.3 km)
Elevation gain
2,210 ft (673 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Difficult
Area
Logan Pass
Highest point
7,285 ft
Lowest point
6,419 ft

About Highline Trail

This trail offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, traversing a narrow shelf carved into the cliffside. It features wildflowers, alpine meadows, and access to the historic Granite Park Chalet. The trail is known for its stunning vistas and diverse wildlife, making it a must-do for many hikers.

Route map

Route map of Highline Trail in Glacier National Park2 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 Highline Trail6,5007,0000510Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 7,285 ftLow 6,419 ft
Elevation runs from 6,419 ft to 7,285 ft over 15.0 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

Nearby in Logan Pass

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