GLENN’S LAKE
Glacier National Park
Park Headquarters
PO Box 128
West Glacier, MT 59936
(406) 888-7800
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 to see trail photos from this backpacking trip in Glacier National Park: July 16, 1996
- click to view a detailed trip report of this hike to Glenn’s Lake: July 16, 1996* (password required)
- click to view a backcountry log report of this overnight camping trip near the Belly River: July 16, 1996
- click to view maps of the Wateron-Glacier International Peak Park: area map, detailed map* (password required), park map, profile map*
- click for links to hiking and backpacking forums and “trail talk”
- click for links to other outdoor books and magazines
- click here to add your hike, trip report, or feedback for this destination
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