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There are so many fantastic hikes in Glacier National Park that it’s hard to choose the best hikes in Glacier! This list compiles some of the best family hikes in Glacier to give you a taste of various landscapes so you can enjoy the best of Glacier Tree National Park with kids (or without!). We hope you enjoy these Glacier hiking trails for families!
And if you’re looking for more info on visiting Glacier National Park with kids, here’s my ultimate guide to Glacier filled with all the best things to do in Glacier with kids!
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Glacier has more than 700 miles of hiking trails, so it’s difficult to narrow down the top 10 hikes in Glacier National Park. But, here are some of our favorite hikes in Glacier National Park, including and especially some of our favorite Glacier National Park kids hikes. All distances are round trip.
Distance: 4.6 mi
Elevation gain: 500 ft
Accessibility: Not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible
A beautiful, family-friendly hike through the forest to a lake with cascading waterfalls. This hike is quintessential Glacier National Park.
Distance: 2.0 mile
Elevation gain: 190 ft
Accessibility: Not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible
An easy, family-friendly hike along McDonald Creek with excellent views of McDonald Falls that you can’t get from the overlook.
Distance: 1.0 miles
Elevation gain: 49 ft
Accessibility: Wheelchair- and stroller-accessible
One of only two accessible trails in Glacier National Park, this boardwalk loop takes you through dense forest of western hemlock and western red cedars. This is the accessible portion of the Avalanche Lake trail (above). This is perfect to do if you’re visiting Glacier National Park with a toddler! It’s extremely popular, so be sure to add it onto your Glacier National Park family itinerary.
Distance: 2.7 miles
Elevation gain: 551 ft
Accessibility: Not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible
With some of the most incredible views in the entire park, Hidden Lake is a must-hike trail in Glacier National Park. Start this hike as early as possible as it is the most popular in the park (for good reason!). It’s one of our favorite Glacier National Park kid friendly hikes!
Distance: 9.8 miles
Elevation gain: 2,244 ft
Accessibility: Not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible
If you have a more adventurous bunch that are up for a strenuous day-hike, Siyeh Pass would be a great option. This hike climbs through gorgeous meadows and would be a wonderful early summer hike to catch the wildflowers. If you’re taking a family trip to Glacier National Park, it might be better for just the more experienced hikers.
Distance: 3.1 miles
Elevation gain: 452 ft
Accessibility: Not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible
If you love waterfalls, this is a must-do hike in Glacier National Park! You’ll hike through Virginal Creek Valley to two impressive waterfalls. You can add in Baring Falls to make this a 5.6 miles hike. Either version is perfect if you’re planning a family trip to Glacier National Park.
Distance: 1.9 miles
Elevation gain: 206 ft
Accessibility: Not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible
A beautiful walk along Saint Mary River, with a stop by Baring Falls. You can walk the shorter 0.1 mile to the overlook if you’re looking for a quick stop, which also makes it great for a Glacier National Park family vacation with a variety of ages and abilities.
Distance: 6.9 miles
Elevation gain: 465 ft
Accessibility: Not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible
An easier and more family-friendly alternative to Grinnell Glacier and perfect if you’re looking for options in Glacier National Park for kids. Hike to a glacial lake fed by Grinnell Glacier. This is one of the most beautiful hikes in all of Glacier National Park. A great trail for photography! If you’re up for a longer, more strenuous day hike, look into Grinnell Glacier.
Distance: 9.6 miles
Elevation gain: 1,459 ft
Accessibility: Not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible
Iceberg Lake sits in the shadow of Mount Wilber, which keeps it cool enough to have icebergs floating in the lake year-round. If you’re into cold plunges, this is definitely one of the more scenic places to do it!
Distance: 0.7 mile
Elevation gain: 29 ft
Accessibility: Wheelchair- and stroller-accessible
This interpretive trail brings you to a beautiful waterfall that appears to come out of a cavern in the rock face. There is a viewing platform and rock to sit on to enjoy the view.
