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Glacier National Park · MT
The Highline Trail is most commonly traveled one way from Logan Pass to The Loop. NPS lists 11.8 miles, 2,388 feet of gain, and 4,773 feet of loss; optional side trips change those totals, and much of the trail is exposed.
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Official route record
Official evidence: “This is one end of the very popular Highline Trail, a hike that is most commonly started at Logan Pass and completed at The Loop. Distance: 11.8 miles (19 km), one way. Elevation gain: 2,388 ft (728 m). Elevation loss: 4,773 ft (1,455 m).”
Official evidence: “Much of the Highline Trail is exposed, which means there is a higher risk of falling, and a higher risk of being negatively impacted by inclement weather.”
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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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Effective from Jul 1, 2026 through Sep 7, 2026.
Official evidence: “Visitors planning longer day hikes that begin at Logan Pass, such as Highline Trail to Granite Park Chalet or to the Loop Trailhead, will need to obtain a shuttle ticket.”
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