Nestled amidst majestic mountain ranges, Glacier boasts a plethora of breathtaking hikes for nature enthusiasts to explore. From the leisurely Horseshoe Bend Trail, a scenic trek along the river just a stone's throw from the town center, to challenging multi-mile excursions up the peaks, there's something for every skill level.
For those seeking guidance on the best local hikes, the Forest Service station is an excellent resource. They can provide information on open trails and roads, as well as how to acquire parking permits.
www.fs.usda.gov(360) 599-271410091 Mt. Baker Hwy, Glacier WA 98244Operating Hours: Seasonal
MOUNTAIN HIKESThe Lake Anne Trail boasts a distance of 4.1 miles in one direction and an elevation gain of 900 feet, making it a great option for those looking to pick wild mountain blueberries.
The Damfino Lake Trail, measuring at 3 miles one way, offers a significant elevation gain of 1,100 feet.
For those seeking a shorter hike, the Artist Ridge loop trail spans just 1 mile and has no elevation gain, located in the upper parking lot of Artist Point.
The Excelsior Trail stretches for 3 plus miles and has a steep elevation gain of 3,700 feet.
The Heliotrope Ridge Trail starts at an elevation of 3,700 feet and leads to the summit of Mt. Baker (Roosevelt Glacier).
The Silesia Creek Trail, measuring at 4.5 miles one way, has an elevation gain of 2,600 feet. Goat Mountain, at 3.2 miles one way, also offers a challenging elevation gain of 2,900 feet.
The Hannegan Pass and Hannegan Peak trails both offer varying distances and elevation gains, with Hannegan Pass being 4 miles one way and gaining 2,000 feet in elevation and Hannegan Peak being 1 mile one way with a 1,200 foot elevation gain.
The Skyline Divide trail, at 3 ½ miles to the divide, has an elevation gain of 1,500 feet, with the option to continue on for several more miles.
The Table Mountain Trail, accessed from the upper parking lot at Artist Point, has an elevation gain of 600 feet.
The Chain Lakes Trail, at 6 ½ miles one way, has up to 1,500 feet in elevation gain.
The Ptarmigan Ridge trail, measuring at 4 miles one way, leads to Coleman Pinnacle and has an elevation gain of 1,000 feet.
The Bagley Lakes trail, at 1 ½ miles one way, has a minimal elevation gain of 100 feet.
The Winchester Lookout/High Pass Trail, at 2.1 miles one way and an elevation gain of 1,300 feet, offers 360 degree views of mountains as far as the eye can see and can be completed in 1 ½ hours for experienced hikers.
The Tomyhoi trail is 4 miles one way and gains 1,800 feet in elevation, while the Yellow Aster Butte trail, beginning along the Tomyhoi trail, is 3.6 miles one way with a 2,000 foot elevation gain.
The Boundary Way Trail, measuring at 4.1 miles one way, has an elevation gain of 800 feet.
Lastly, the Canyon Ridge Trail is a long 10.3 mile hike in one direction, with a moderate elevation gain of 2,000 feet.
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