Glenn’s Lake
Glacier National Park
Park Headquarters
PO Box 128
West Glacier, MT 59936
(406) 888-7800
Glacier National Park is located in the U.S. state of Montana, encompassing over 1 million acres of breathtaking wilderness in the Rocky Mountains. It was established in 1910 and is known for its stunning landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and rich history. Glacier preserves over 1,000,000 acres of forests, alpine meadows, and lakes. Its diverse habitats are home to over 70 species of mammals and over 260 species of birds. The spectacular glaciated landscape is a hikers paradise containing 700 miles of maintained trails that lead deep into one of the largest intact ecosystems in the lower 48 states.
The park contains over 350 structures listed on the National Register of Historic Sites and six National Historic Landmarks. In 1932 Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Park, in Canada, were designated Wateron-Glacier International Peace Park. This designation celebrates the longstanding peace and friendship between our two nations. Glacier and Waterton Lakes have both been designated as Biosphere Reserves and together were recognized, in 1995, as a World Heritage Site. The hike to Glenn’s Lake is an in and out trip with a deep ford right before the lake campsite (shown above). On a summer evening, expect to see deer grazing along the shore, and the sun lighting up the snow peaks that tower over the camping area. You’ll also enjoying hiking past waterfalls and through flowing meadows on this trail.
- click for a video of our cross-country road trip during the summer of 1996
- click for a podcast Episode #15 about our cross-country road trip in the summer of 1996
- click for a map of our cross-country routes in the summer of 1996 (red line) and 1998 (green line)
- click to see photos from this backpacking trip in Glacier National Park: July 16, 1996
- click for a Daytimer report from this hike near Alamogordo, New Mexico: July 28, 1996 (password protected)
- click for a Backcountry Log of this overnight camping trip near the Belly River: July 16, 1996
- click for for a map of Glacier National Park
- click for a topographical and profile map for this hike to Glenn’s Lake (password protected)
- click for a trail map to Glenn’s Lake near the Belly River
- click for a backpacking and kayaking trip this month at Isle Royale National Park
- click for hikes at Glenns Lake, Mount Hood, Crater Lake, Redwood Creek, Petrified Forest, and Alkali Flats in July 1996
- click for the guidebook Hiking Montana with more hikes in this area
- click for more hikes in the State of Montana