If you have a scheduled backpack trip and are coming around that time, it is advisable to call or check in at a visitor center or ranger station upon arrival. Thank you. We have a large group of campers, do you have group sites? We have complied all the fill times for each individual campground on our website so you can get an idea of how early you might want to show up. Trails and Backcountry Camping Check the Trail Status page for updates on open and closed trails. A challenging hike will allow you to see Grinnell Glacier, probably the most famous and certainly the most photographed glacier within the park. Can you reserve these group campsites? Horses are also able to use this trail. Alternate route: You can instead start at The Loop (shuttle stop), hike up to the Granite Park Chalet, and then hike an additional 0.8 miles to the beginning of the overlook trail for a total of 6.8 miles. You'll be able to see the glacier best if you take the trailhead that is just over 5 mi (8 km) long, with 1,600 ft (480 m) of elevation gain. Black bears and grizzlies occasionally visit the grounds near the hotel. Mountain goats are often seen clinging to the precipitous Pinnacle Wall on the way to Iceberg Lake, or on Grinnell Mountain while en route to Grinnell Glacier, or on the trail to Cracker Lake. We have a Going-to-the-Sun Road General Information page that covers all the basics about travel on Going-to-the-Sun Road. Group sites are for groups of 9 to 24 campers. August 1 – Aug 31 Accessible High Country. This is not true. Are campgrounds open year round? Many Glacier and Two Medicine campgrounds have 1 group site each, and both are on a first come first serve basis. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from June until October. This is not true. It’s open if you try to access it from Piegan Pass, but that would make for a long day. Length: 10.3 miles Trailhead: Follow the Many Glacier Road straight ahead until you see clearly marked signs for the Grinnell Glacier Trail. Highline Trail - Grinnell Glacier Overlook/ 0.8 mi. The St. Mary, Fish Creek, and Apgar campgrounds have showers only for guests staying at those campgrounds. Weather conditions change year to year and the status of a trail can change day to day. Yes, during the winter, the St. Mary Campground and the Apgar Picnic area are available for camping. Portions of Going-to-the-Sun Road remain open all year and provide access to locations like Apgar Village and Lake McDonald Lodge. Grinnell Lake Trail [CLOSED] is a 7.1 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Babb, Montana that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. St. Mary to Waterton Lakes National Park: 50 miles, 1 hour plus customs West Glacier to St. Mary (Going-to-the-Sun Road): 50 miles, 2 to 2 1/2 hours Day hikes started on June 12 and overnight trips on June 26. The main trail and the trail from the Lake Josephine boat dock join up at the far end (the western end) of Lake Josephine. There are spectacular views of Grinnell Lake to the south, with Mt. There is no fee charged for camping in the winter from November 1st through March 31st. West Glacier to East Glacier: 56 miles, 1 hour Goat Haunt Port of Entry is a United States Port of Entry. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from June until October. Grinnell Glacier Trail, located in the Many Glacier area, is one of the most popular hikes in Glacier National Park, and for good reason. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. You can find that on our Campground Status Page. What if I have more questions about the Going-to-the-Sun Road? Take advantage of the free park shuttle to get back to your car. The Highline Trail is one of the more popular trails and is often closed well into the summer season due to snow. Gould standing tall behind it. Hikers will also be treated to several waterfalls along the trail, including views of Grinnell Falls. Generally, Ptarmigan Tunnel doors open in mid-July. If you want to know about park visitation or how many mountains there are in Glacier, check the Park Statistics page or the Glacier Fact Sheet. The trail to the left is the Josephine Walk to the Grinnell Lake Trail, and the trail to the right is the Grinnell Glacier Trail. The remainder of the sites are on a first come, first serve basis. Its vistas are incredible (and well documented online) and the trail is well maintained and can be hiked if you are in reasonable shape. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. Do the campgrounds have showers? Hi there, We are staying two nights on the west side and 4 nights on the east side starting July 3. The trail has a section that has late season snow chutes with dangerous angles which melts to tricky snow bridges before it opens in early to mid-July. The trail is closed, as the park is closed east of the continental divide. Driving Times Along with the trails already mentioned, portions of such trails as Iceberg Lake and Grinnell Glacier may be open. Projected Clearing: 6/15/2019 Trail clear. There are two ways to get to this trail. Just after the junction, you start going up. We currently have boat reservations for the Grinnell trails on July 7, but what I don't fully understand is if we are able to hike part of the Grinnell Glacier trail even though it won't be fully open. There are also private campgrounds outside the park that sell shower service. Most hikers visiting the Many Glacier area of Glacier National Park in Montana come to experience the Grinnell Glacier Trail or trek to Iceberg Lake. It is not uncommon for plowing crews to need to re-plow sections of park roads when weather events happen. Hikers should assess their comfort level and be ready to turn around if they cannot cross a snow field safely. Grinnell Glacier Trail [GESCHLOSSEN] ist ein 11.2 Meilen langer, stark besuchter Hin- und Rückweg in der Nähe von Babb, Montana. This article is based on a hike I took with a group, Sunday, July 31st, 2005 on Grinnell Glacier Trail, Glacier National Park; a 11 - 12 mile roundtrip hike considered by most to be moderate in difficulty. St. Mary to Two Medicine Valley: 34 miles, 1 hour West Glacier to St. Mary (US Hwy 2 to Hwy 89): 90 miles, 2 to 2 1/2 hours As you … Continue along the trail, which climbs over a tricky stretch of rock and gravel moraine for about .2 miles, which is the steepest and most difficult part of the trail. This historic image is one of the oldest images re-photographed among the collection. Length 7.1 miElevation gain 351 ftRoute type Loop On those trails, you’re likely to encounter a “trail closed beyond this point” sign somewhere along the way, but getting that far could be rewarding. Unpredictable spring snow storms or other weather related events can slow down plowing progress. These showers can be used by anyone. Lower elevation trails tend to melt-out by late April or early May. What does it mean when a campground is in Primitive Status? How do I know how early I need to show up for a first come, first serve campsite? The trail is closed, as the park is closed east of the continental divide. Grinnell Overlook via Granite Park Trail is a 11.4 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Lake Mc Donald, Montana that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Projected Initial Clearing: Winter Status 11/1/2019 per 250 Granite Park Chalet - Fifty Mtn. Moderate, 7.2 miles. I’m hard pressed to find any definitive information online so I’m wondering if Grinnell Glacier Trail is included in the closure and if it is, will it be open by around 7/25? For group site reservations, 5 of Apgar Campground's 10 group sites can be reserved up to one year in advance. St. Mary to Many Glacier Valley: 20 miles, 30-40 minutes per 224 Neese 8/19/2019 The U.S. Aufgrund der Steigung und Distanz ist die Strecke als schwierig einzustufen. I saw some information that basically the entire eastern portion of the park is close due to the Blackfeet tribe not wanting to be badly affected by Coronavirus. Times within and around the park are estimates and will vary with construction and time of day. Le sentier est principalement utilisé pour la randonnée et la pêche à la mouche et … The Grinnell glacier trail is closed if you try to access it from Many Glacier. Please check our Trail Status Reports page before your visit. When can I … Length 13.8 miElevation gain 3015 ftRoute type Out & Back. When will Going-to-the-Sun Road open? Answer 1 of 2: The trail status site says this trail is scheduled for opening July 27, 2018; do the trails ever open earlier than expected? One of the tallest waterfalls in Glacier National Park, it descends roughly 960 feet from the glacier run-off to Grinnell Lake. Stoney Indian Pass Trail Waterton Valley Trail to Stoney Indian Lake Cpg. It’s open if you try to access it from Piegan Pass, but that would make for a long day. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until October. Danita Delimont via Gallo Images / Getty Images Plus You can access it through the West Glacier or East Glacier, depending on what is open and available. Le sentier longe un lac et sa difficulté est évaluée comme difficile. Er führt entlang eines Sees, entlang eines Flusses und es gibt schöne Wildblumen und oftmals Wildtiere zu sehen. Preferred route: Start the Highline Trail at Logan Pass. Tips for a Grinnell Lake Hike. Check with the Campground Host to find out where there are showers available near your campground. For backcountry campsites, secure by suspending from any NPS designated food hanging device or in an Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) approved bear resistant container. Grinell Glacier and Wing Lookout [CLOSED] is a 13.8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Browning, Montana that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Most of our higher elevation trails are not snow and hazard free until mid-July. Projected initial clearing date: 7/21/2020 per 650 Ptarmigan Tunnel Doors: OPEN 8/2/2020 per 650 West Glacier to Many Glacier: 70 miles, 2 1/2 to 3 hours Hiking the Highline Trail in Glacier National Park, from Logan Pass to Haystack Pass, is an alpine lover's dream. For Reservations at Fish Creek, St. Mary and Apgar Group sites, call Recreation.gov at 1-877-444-6777 or reserve online at www.recreation.gov. Check the status here. Length 11.4 miElevation gain 3710 ftRoute type Out & back I’m heading on a trip through the entire West, but my favorite stop is gonna be Glacier NP, and O really want to hike Grinnell Glacier. Confirming Grinnell Glacier trail is opened on Friday 7/19. Arriving at Grinnell Glacier. Campground/ 11.9 mi. Safety for our plowing crews, contractors, and the public is our utmost concern and priority. This is where the climbing begins and the views really start to get good. Grinnell Glacier Trail [FERMÉ] est un sentier aller-retour de 11.2 miles très fréquenté situé près de Babb, Montana. You can make your reservations 6 months prior and up to 3 days in advance through Recreation.gov at 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.recreation.gov. Mount Gould towers above you the entire time as you climb 1600 vertical feet! The Grinnell Glacier hike is a great way to see an abundance of wildflowers, great views, geology, and wildlife. The majority of the backcountry campgrounds are open by mid-July although the routes connecting the campgrounds may still be impassible. It’s just over 3 miles, one way, to Grinnell Glacier from this point. Lake Josephine to Grinnell Glacier. When to go: This hike is open when Going-to-the-Sun Road is open, usually late June/early July to the middle of October. Port of Entry hours are 11am to 5:00 pm daily. These unknown factors make predicting the opening of Going-to-the-Sun Road impossible. (Boat rides across Swiftcurrent Lake and Lake Josephine can shorten the hike to about 7 miles. The Grinnell Lake hike is one of the most beautiful trails in Glacier National Park. Throughout summer they are high on the slopes of Mount Altyn or Henkel. Hike 6.8 miles on a pleasantly gradual trail to get to the overlook trail. Three gorgeous miles. Snow drift blasting and treading is usually completed by Trail Crew by the end of July. Trail status is unpredictable because they may be closed for many reasons including snow cover and wildlife activity. After all, Many Glacier has access to some of the best hikes in Glacier National Park (in my opinion). The Grinnell Glacier Trail is gorgeous, and that in itself is worth the trip! Yes, reservations can be made at Fish Creek Campground on the west side of the park and at St. Mary Campground on the east side. I've been told the trail won't open until July 15, but is part of it open for hiking? Preface. There’s is a trail that will bring you all the way up to Grinnell Glacier and give you stunning views. Glacier Guides is providing guided hiking and camping as trail systems and backcountry campgrounds access allows. Please check our road status page for the sections of road that are open. Campgrounds in primitive status do not have flush toilets or potable water. With Grinnell Glacier access restricted (Covid), we accessed via the Highline trail (Logan Pass visitor center), climbed to the Grinnell Overlook (via Garden Wall trail), and returned via the Loop trail (to the Loop parking lot for pickup). Each summer thousands of hikers take the well-worn trail to be rewarded with the sight of the remnant Grinnell Glacier and Upper Grinnell Lake. Trail crews attempt to open the tunnel around the second week of July, depending on snow conditions. There are showers available in the park at the Rising Sun and Swiftcurrent Campstores for a fee. Grinnell Lake – Glacier National Park. The Highline Trail is a point-to-point hike. Can I make reservations for an auto campground? There were a few small snow patches and a place where the crew made snow steps but the whole trail is very hike-able. You even get to hike through a waterfall! Even after a trail is opened, there may still be small snow fields. The massive wall of ice that constituted the terminus of Grinnell Glacier has receded beyond view from this point. https://www.nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/upload/Opening_June26.jpg, More posts from the GlacierNationalPark community, Continue browsing in r/GlacierNationalPark, Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. / 2.6 mi. At the trails end, you’ll arrive at the massive Grinnell Glacier and the stunning, milky turquoise waters of Upper Grinnell … The Grinnell glacier trail is closed if you try to access it from Many Glacier. St. Mary Campground has 2 group sites that can be reserved up to one year in advance. Plowing Going-to-the-Sun Road is a monumental challenge each year. Going-to-the-Sun Road General Information page. When do your trails open? West Glacier to Polebridge: 28 miles, 1 hour. Our plowing status page provides information on where plows are working. As the status of the road changes, we will immediately update our road status page. 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