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Glacier National Park hiking guide

Swiftcurrent Nature Trail

A 2.5-mile loop with 130 ft of climbing in Many Glacier, rated easy.

Swiftcurrent Nature Trail, Glacier National Park
Photo: alex ranaldi · CC BY-SA 2.0

Key facts

Length
2.5 mi (4.1 km)
Elevation gain
130 ft (40 m)
Route type
Loop
Difficulty
Easy
Area
Many Glacier
Highest point
4,905 ft
Lowest point
4,886 ft

About Swiftcurrent Nature Trail

This trail offers a gentle loop around the lake, providing stunning views and opportunities to spot wildlife. It passes through a forest that occasionally opens up to reveal the lake and surrounding mountains, including Allen Mountain. The trail is suitable for families and those seeking a leisurely hike.

Route map

Route map of Swiftcurrent Nature Trail in Glacier National Park0.25 miN
StartFinishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Swiftcurrent Nature Trail4,8504,9000.00.51.01.52.0Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 4,905 ftLow 4,886 ft
Elevation runs from 4,886 ft to 4,905 ft over 2.5 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

Nearby in Many Glacier

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