Glacier National Park

Montana

The legendary Appalachian Trail stretches 2,190 miles from Georgia to Maine, with the Shenandoah section offering some of its most accessible and scenic hiking. This trek samples a spectacular 35-mile portion through Shenandoah National Park, featuring ridge walks, waterfalls, and abundant wildlife.

Trip duration:
4 days

Challenge duration:
4 days

Challenge grade:
3/5

Departure months:
July - September

Accommodation:
Cabin and Camping options (twin-share)

Why you'll love this adventure

Hike along the Continental Divide on the famous Highline Trail.
Witness active glaciers before they disappear (predicted by 2030).
Spot mountain goats, bighorn sheep, and possibly grizzly bears.
Experience dramatic shifts in ecosystems across varying elevations.

Trip notes

Day 1: Logan Pass - Granite Park Chalet

Start at Logan Pass on the Highline Trail (7.6 miles) to Granite Park Chalet, following the Continental Divide with views of glaciers and possible mountain goat sightings.

Day 2: The Loop - Grinnell Glacier Trail

Descend to the Loop (4 miles), then take the shuttle to Many Glacier area to hike the Grinnell Glacier Trail (7.6 miles), seeing crystal blue lakes and active glaciers.

Day 3: Pitamakan-Dawson Loop

Tackle the Pitamakan-Dawson Loop (18.5 miles) - a challenging but rewarding day with dramatic alpine scenery (can be split into two days if preferred).

Day 4: Iceberg Lake Trail

Hike the Iceberg Lake Trail (9.7 miles) to see floating icebergs in the lake basin below towering cliffs, with excellent wildlife viewing opportunities.

For a more detailed itinerary, with inclusions and exclusions please contact Inspired Adventures directly.

Responsible Travel

Caring for our adventurers, the communities we visit and the wellbeing of the planet is the heart of everything we do. This adventure is no exception.

Environment: We offset the emissions from this trip through carbon credit programs in partnership with Carbon Neutral.
Treading lightly: Trekking is a great, low-impact way to explore.
Small group travel: Our teams consist of a maximum of 25 people. Better for you, and better for the planet.
Responsible business: We’re a certified B-Corp, committed to using business as a force for good

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