One of my favorite adventures so far is the day we spent in Glacier National Park. The first trail we explored was the Swiftcurrent Nature Trail, an easy hike with beautiful lake views and mountain scenery. Add this hike to your list!

Swiftcurrent Nature Trail

The Swiftcurrent Nature Trail loops around Swiftcurrent Lake for about 2.5 miles. The trail is easy and absolutely stunning, with mountains all around.

Access this trail from one of two trailheads: either the Many Glacier Hotel boat dock or the Grinnell Glacier Trailhead near the Many Glacier picnic area. About three quarters of a mile north from the boat dock you’ll pass the Grinnell Glacier Trailhead; continue to the left to rejoin the trail.

Views of the surrounding mountains and the Many Glacier Hotel follow you on this hike; I can only imagine the wonderful views from those hotel rooms! Several trails shoot off from the Swiftcurrent Nature Trail, taking you to different parts of the Many Glacier area of the park. They all look beautiful, and definitely made it on our bucket list!

Wildlife

Glacier National Park is wild! Keep an eye out for wildlife on the trail. We encountered more animals in the one day we spent here than any other adventure so far.

Remember to observe wildlife from a distance and make a little noise as you hike through bear country. Talk, sing, clap, or put bells on your pack to let the bears know you’re around. I recommend carrying some bear spray with you just in case. Always follow Leave No Trace guidelines when traveling through the backcountry.

For more information about hikes in Many Glacier and current conditions, visit the National Park Service website.

Have you been to Glacier National Park? Tell me about your adventures in the comments!