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If you want stunning views and aren't afraid of a little exposure,
head to the
HIGHLINE TRAIL. Starting at the top of Logan Pass, the
Highline Trail is one of the most popular routes in the park. While
the entire trail runs 11.8 miles, down to The Loop section of Going-
to-the-Sun Road, most people use it as a simple out-and-back—hik-
ing as far as they'd like before turning back toward Logan Pass.
Because you're already at the top of Logan Pass, the trail is virtually
flat and even downhill in places. It winds out from the Logan Pass Vis-
itor's Center parking lot, through an alpine meadow, and—famously—
along the Continental Divide, where it cuts into the side of the
GARDEN
WALL, offering stunning views and a unique hiking experience.
If you're afraid of heights, don't worry—this section of the trail is
short, well-trafficked, and features sturdy cables bolted into the rock.
SPECS: 11.8 miles to The Loop, with a total elevation gain of 1950 feet. Bathrooms are available at the Logan
Pass Visitor's Center.
INSIDER TIPS: Bring a camera and a few snacks when you set out on the Highline Trail. This is one of the
most scenic hiking trails in the country, and the views are impossible to beat.
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THE HIGHLINE TRAIL
Highline Trail
The Garden Wall
THE HIGHLINE TRAIL
IS ONE OF THE MOST SCENIC HIKING
TRAILS IN THE COUNTRY, AND THE
VIEWS ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO BEAT.
BOB
WEBSTER
Glacier National Park in HD
www.distinctlymontana.com/glacier203
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