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How long is Grinnell Lake hike?

How long is Grinnell Lake hike?

7.5 miles
Even hiking the full distance of 7.5 miles round trip requires just 100 to 300 feet of elevation gain to reach Grinnell Lake (depending on your route). Grinnell Lake Trail makes for a non-strenuous day hike in a spectacular setting.

How hard is the Grinnell Glacier hike?

Grinnell Glacier Trail is a 11.2 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Siyeh Bend, Montana that features a lake and is rated as difficult.

Can you hike on a glacier at Glacier National Park?

Sexton Glacier, seen from the Siyeh Pass trail, is one of the park’s glaciers that can be seen on a day hike. Sexton Glacier has lost more than 25 acres in area since 1966.

Why is Grinnell Lake trail closed?

Grinnell Lake Trail closed due to bears at end of Lake Josephine. Don’t miss the offshoot to Hidden Falls near Grinnell Lake.

Can you swim in Grinnell Lake?

Those who make the trip are rewarded with the sight of beautiful milk-white-to-turquoise Upper Grinnell Lake, a small glacier-fed lake that is always exceptionally cold. Few people attempt an end-of-trail swim in this cold little lake.

How long is Hidden lake trail in Glacier?

5.4 Miles
Hidden Lake

Trail Features: Outstanding views, Alpine meadows, Lake
Trail Location: Logan Pass Visitor Center
Roundtrip Length: 5.4 Miles
Total Elevation Gain: 1325 Feet
Avg. Elev Gain / Mile: 491 Feet

How hard is the hike to Iceberg Lake?

Iceberg Lake

Roundtrip Length: 9.7 Miles
Total Elevation Gain: 1275 Feet
Avg. Elev Gain / Mile: 263 Feet
Highest Elevation: 6160 Feet
Trail Difficulty Rating: 12.25 (strenuous)

How long does it take to hike Grinnell Glacier Trail?

Hiking Time (estimate): 3½ to 4 hours to Grinnell Glacier, 1 hour for lunch, and 3 hours for return. Other: This trail is very exposed!

How cold is a glacier lake?

Though clean, Glacier waters are not necessarily drinkable. There is potential presence of a disease causing parasite. The temperature of most lakes never gets above 50 degrees Fahrenheit at the surface, so plankton growth is minimal. It is not unusual to spot details on the bottom of lakes beyond 30 feet.