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The World’s 100 Best Hikes

Grinnell Glacier

Glacier National Park, United States

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST HIKES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 10 2026

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Grinnell Glacier

A day hike in the Many Glacier area passes Lake Josephine and climbs above turquoise Grinnell Lake to the glacier. The trail ends at an upper glacier lake with ice floes, and bears, moose and bighorn sheep are often seen along the way.

Highlights

  • Lake Josephine shoreline
  • Grinnell Lake overlook
  • Upper Grinnell Glacier lake

Good to know

  • About 11 miles round trip, 6–8 hours
  • Last half mile steep with rock steps
  • Lot fills early; boat shortens hike

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