Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park no longer requires reservations for entry during peak season (June-September).

There will be some restrictions on parking at Logan Pass/Going to the Sun Road, so please plan ahead.

We highly suggest spending a few days exploring Glacier National Park- it truly feels like another planet. There’s so much to do with plenty of kid-friendly hikes and activities! Mikey loves the mountain goats and Maddie loves the wildflowers. We’d love to give you some of our favorite recommendations :D

Glacier National Park Basics

The main tourism hub of GNP. The West Glacier entrance requires a reservation to enter. You can access Lake McDonald and Going to the Sun Road through Apgar Village and the West Glacier entrance! Rent kayaks and paddleboards, hang out on the lake, and get some huckleberry ice cream!
GTSR is the main highway that stretches from the west side to the east side of the park. Driving the road to completion takes about two hours, depending on traffic. There are endless stops along the way, with Logan Pass being the most popular. We recommend getting an early start to avoid the big crowds.
East Glacier is about two hours from West Glacier and is one of the most beautiful places on earth, in our opinion. The Many Glacier region is amazing for more remote hiking and backpacking. Bring your bear spray!

Easy:

Trail of the Cedars (1.7 miles)
- Kid-friendly, has a boardwalk, and easy to find!
- Connects to Avalanche Lake trailhead (6 miles out and back)
Hidden Lake Overlook Trail (2.7 miles out and back)
- Starts at Logan Pass

Moderate:

Gunsight Lake (12 miles out and back)
Mount Oberlin (~4 miles out and back)
- Where Mikey proposed!!
- Be ready to scramble!