Grinnell Glacier Trail

Route profile

Standard Trailhead

Distance Miles One Way: 5 miles · Elevation Gain Feet: 2,596 feet · Elevation Loss Feet: 1,015 feet

Concessioner Boat Dropoff

Distance Miles One Way: 3.7 miles · Elevation Gain Feet: 2,461 feet · Elevation Loss Feet: 871 feet

Official evidence: “Grinnell Glacier Viewpoint [Option A]. Distance: 5.0 mi (8.0 km), one way. Elevation gain: 2,596 ft (791 m). Elevation loss: 1,015 ft (309 m). Trailhead: Grinnell Glacier Trailhead. Grinnell Glacier Viewpoint [Option B]. Distance: 3.7 mi (6.0 km), one way. Elevation gain: 2,461 ft (750 m). Elevation loss: 871 ft (265 m). Trailhead: Concessioner boat dropoff from Many Glacier Hotel.”

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• Requirement: Valid Glacier National Park entrance pass
• Vehicle Reservation2026: not required · Temporary Capacity Diversion Possible: Yes

Official evidence: “Get an entrance pass. You may enter the park with a Standard, Annual, or America the Beautiful Pass. The fee for a Standard entrance pass is $20.00–$35.00.”

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