Your Complete Guide to the Highline Trail | Glacier National Park

Complete Guide to the Highline Trail at Glacier National Park. Hiked September 15.
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[@RobertLWard]

Glacier sure does provide lots of opportunities for epic shots! Some of your best 360 in this one.

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks Robert! Have a blessed week!

[@lorimb4753]

Lol! So glad you caught a shuttle back! Such a beautiful hike, and so peaceful, thank you for sharing! Look forward to your next one.

[@caseyparked]

So happy that you got to experience those views with no smoke! :))

[@jymnmeier3527]

What an AMAZING video! The girls and I were glued to the screen as you were talking about whether to retrace your steps or go forward. When you were speaking, we thought you were going to retrace your steps, which we were surprised by based on what we modestly know of you, and then when you said you were heading forward, we all cheered LOL....and just making it in classic America's Parks form

[@AmericasParks]

What a touching story! Keep being a great dad!

[@MonsterKidCory]

Yay! My favourite park vlogger on my favourite trail in my favourite park! I would agree that taking The Loop trail down isn't bad, it just sucks. It's long, exposed, dusty, and you're doing it at the end of the Highline Trail when you're already tired and done. The first time we did it, we actually RAN down the trail because we were so afraid of missing the shuttle 😆 Now after doing it a couple times, I think I would actually just hike the Highline Trail back to Logan Pass... It would still be long, but not as onerous and then you get to look at Logan Pass in the light, instead of the morning shadow. Anyway, I'm so glad that you gave Glacier another chance and it finally turned out for you!

[@AmericasParks]

Appreciate the kind words! Totally agree. If I ever make it back, I'll retrace my steps for the same reasons. Take care!

[@kaylasmith1515]

Love the 360 camera views at the top. Walking along that steep cliff was pretty sweet too. Glad you caught a shuttle at the end! 😂

[@AmericasParks]

Me too... that would have really been a LONG hike back to the car!

[@lesliesmith7835]

Thank you Randy, I always enjoy watching all your very interesting and beautiful outdoor adventures.. God Bless you, your family and your excellent channel.... Robin

[@AmericasParks]

Glad you enjoyed the video brother! Hope to get three more of the hikes up in the near future. God bless!

[@robertg9514]

SPECTACULAR VIDEO!! You did this hike justice! I did this hike on July 25th 2022- it was epic! I didn’t do the glacier trail, due to some health issues, but did I do the loop. When I got to Logan pass, there was a notification that there was an unscheduled cancellation of shuttle service that day. I and many others that I met along the trail were undeterred and opted to hitchhike back to Logan pass. Surprisingly, there weren’t very many people willing to give a ride to the dozens of us. fortunately, I realized that hobbling back to Logan pass was the best way to get a ride, and one of my new found trail friends who had waited for almost an hour for someone to give him a ride, managed to catch a break. He saw me and asked the driver if he could pick me up, and later yet another guy we met on the trail. THANKS FRIENDS! I was happy to get to my truck, he was able to go retrieve his family, and I was able to give a ride to other hikers on my way out. Glacier National Park is proof of the glory of GOD!

[@AmericasParks]

Right on brother! Creation truly displays His glory! Enjoyed hearing about your great memories at Glacier!

[@DestinationEarth]

THat 360 cam view of the ledge makes it look worse than what I imagine it is. Great viewers of the glacier from this spur trail. Glad you pushed through all the tough parts and did it! Hahaha, glad you got that shuttle!

[@ccchhhrrriiisss100]

Wow, you captured some great footage! Well done! I've never wanted to visit this park more than I do after watching this.

[@AmericasParks]

Really appreciate that!

[@davepage2466]

Way to go MacMuscles! EPIC.

[@dmerth]

We loved that trail but wow it was hard getting to the loop with including the overlook! Great video. I love reliving our journeys through your eyes.We did the loop and must say I wish I retraced our steps. Not so much because of the decline but more because the views are mediocre. Retracing steps is never bad. You get to see the same stuff but in reverse perspective.

[@AmericasParks]

Enjoyed the comment! For the same reasons, would retrace my steps if I ever return as well.

[@ozonetnvol]

Another spectacular video Randy. This is one of my two favorite hikes ever, so beautiful. I did it with 2 close church friends back in rhe 90's, i still have video from a VHS-C camera but sure wish we had had digital like we do now. At that time we didnt know about the Grinnell Glacier Overlook although we saw where it split off, we missed out. We did the loop and when we got to the road we found some folks in a pickup and we got to ride in the back up to Logan Pass. Thanks for sharing, brings back good memories.

[@AmericasParks]

Great comment! Blessed to know the video helped you relive some wonderful memories!

[@papajon62]

Nice! Did this August 2023 on an 88 degree day. Never imagined it got that hot in Montana! Beautiful from Logan Pass to the Stone Chalet with mountain views the whole way. No free water at the chalet, I purchased 3 liters ($11.50 per liter!) for my son; he was out and dehydrated. Never question a father’s love… . The loop trail going behind the chalet to the shuttle is 4 miles itself, and not the most scenic and exposed to the Sun 🌞 due to a forest fire years ago. Also known as “Bear Alley”. Never saw any. 🐻 If you have the clock and stamina , do the out and back version for the better views. The Grinnell Glacier Overlook Spur Trail is a must do, and it lives up to the reputation of a beast of an incline. Correction to your video: That’s a .6 mile on the sign, not .8 ( the metric equivalent on the sign is 1KM = .621 mile) , but it feels much longer due to the incline ( I was told 900 feet of vert ) and lots of loose scree and exposure. Worth it! Thanks for taking us back to this iconic trail! Bonus Info: Be sure and bag the short Hidden Lake Trail behind the Logan Pass Visitor Center. 3 miles round trip, beautiful view of Bearhat Mountain and Hidden Lake, with lots of goats 🐐

[@AmericasParks]

What great feedback! Learned a lot and so helpful to the other viewers. Thank you!

[@NickandRachel]

Beautiful Park! This one is definitely high on mine and Rachel's list. Crazy views on that trail!

[@AmericasParks]

Hope it works out for you, Nick. Weather is unpredictable, but the trails and sights are spectacular!

[@sheldonbailey3]

The shuttle is nice!

[@stevesalter1138]

Your videos are the best! I’ll be there in a few months on my journey to every National Park. As always, your videos are so helpful with my planning. Thanks!

[@AmericasParks]

Really glad to hear that! All the best on your adventure!

[@myjourneysinfaith]

Wow what an awesome hike. Thanks for sharing.

[@angelzaragoza9952]

-Looks like a great trip and experience for you. Thank you for sharing it with us. Take care Pastor Smith.

[@joelechner466]

NIce! My wife and I did the Highline this past June (and the Grinnell overlook). We ended up backtracking once we got to the chalet - where we witnessed a marmot being chased out of a room and dive bombing off the top deck right next to where we were eating lunch, lol. Absolutely fantastic hike and great memory!

[@markhodges421]

What a beautiful trail! I bet the hiking poles were quite helpful! Those 360 views on the Highline Trail (cliff) were incredible looking! Great video, Randy!

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks! Really appreciate the kind comment!

[@potatothorn]

wow 5pm shuttle ended? i think in mid summer it went until 7pm, at least it did years ago... what an amazing hike. we could not fit this one into our plans we did Piegan instead/ glad you did it and took us along, what a great video...those invisible selfi stick shots are unreal, looks much scarier than it is i bet but wow, what an edge! awesome you made it to the shuttle thanks for taking us along on this spectacular day

[@AmericasParks]

Glad you enjoyed the video my friend!

[@armandojuarez8387]

Como siempre formidable amigo! Que Dios te de salud para sigas regalándonos esas bellezas de USA!

[@AmericasParks]

Thank you and may God bless you, my friend!

[@hikingelevated]

I love this hike! I did this July of 2019. Would do this in a heartbeat again.

[@andyvawser4943]

It wouldn't be memorable without a little adventure! What beautiful country! Hoping to make it to Glacier in a few years Lord willing.

[@AmericasParks]

Hope it works out for you, buddy! Weather is unpredictable, but the trails and sights are spectacular!

[@user-zw8jd1jt3p]

wow, what an epic video and a magical place

[@MichaelYoungblood1]

Beautiful! Nice work capturing this amazing trail. It certainly looks like it lives up to its reputation as one of the best trails in the park system. You threw me a curveball. I guessed wrong and thought you were going to double-back. Always keeping it interesting. Also kinda shocked the shuttles stop at 5 pm. Seems a bit early.

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks for the kind words, Michael! I enjoy throwing those curveballs to the viewers! :)

[@travelingfool9096]

good stuff , I did the overlook last year. I took shuttle down and do from loop to logon pass. it was a killer hike this , the tunnel and swift current pass ( with overlook) 3 of my favorite in GNP.

[@AmericasParks]

Great choses at Glacier! I just uploaded my hike to the Tunnel - believe that one (of the five) took the most out of me!

[@travelingfool9096]

@@AmericasParks yup that's where I found you

[@travelingfool9096]

@@AmericasParks its the tunnel video which how I found you. going on a huge 2+ month national park ( goal is 10, 5 new) roadtrip. cap it with n9 nights in Glacier in early to mid July

[@starshocker]

My very first hike from Glacier and really loved it. The park has so many gorgeous views.

[@deannameeks2578]

I didn’t think the loop down was as bad as they all say! To me it was better than backtracking!

[@AmericasParks]

RIght on! Was confused with so many talking trash about that final leg. IMHO it wasn't bad at all. Take care!

[@adventuringoutdoorswitheric]

Looks like another beautiful Glacier National Park hike! Another reason why I should visit this national park! Thanks for sharing all your insight!

[@birdman5223]

Good stuff MrRandy🤓

[@Debra113]

What a beautiful hike! You made it look easy. Thanks for taking us along.

[@sheldonbailey3]

I like this channel! Highline is cool, except for that last 3-4 miles. Grinnell Glacier day hike is cool too, less intense than Highline. I wanna do Wheeler Pass this summer. Thanks for the insight.

[@AmericasParks]

Appreciate all the kind words!

[@hawksnestbooks]

Spectacular! Thanks for sharing. There's no way my husband will ever do that "shelf/wall" part of the trail. Do you get any of the spectacular views before the shelf/wall?

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks for the kind words! Unfortunately, if you are entering from Logan Pass, the wall is very close to the beginning of the trail.

[@harroveldman4606]

Great video, I can’t wait to go myself this summer. What camera do you use for the 360 shots?

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks much! Been using a IInsta360onex2 camera now for a few years.

[@ewolf80]

Thanks so much for the great video. Heading there with my family this summer for the first time. If you don't mind, what date and what time did you get to the parking lot? Look like there were still spots! Really appreciate all of your content, it is help with much of our trip planning!

[@AmericasParks]

Thanks for the encouraging words! Hiked this trail on September 15. Parking for this one at Logan Pass was the most challenging as it fills up super-quick. Can't recall the specific time, but it was very early, just before sunrise.

[@jimgreen5788]

Randy, I agree with you that the steepness of that last section was a bit overrated. When I backpacked into both Grand Canyon and Havasu Canyon, they were much steeper. This video was a "rare bird", in that you were all by your "lonesomeness".

[@AmericasParks]

I believe the steepest trail I ever did for a duration was Black Canyon of the Gunnison.

[@scottneal1895]

Another great video! My wife and I get out there in September! What day of the year did you actually complete the hike? How was that decline on the knees/hips?

[@AmericasParks]

Much appreciated! It was on September 15. The decline wasn't as bad as people said it would be. The hiking poles help tremendously in this regard.

[@azores15]

Being in a place like that must really remind you how big the world is.

[@jatnielramirez3128]

How much time did it take from Logan Pass to the Loop?

[@AmericasParks]

Wish I could remember, but the hike was a full day. I'm not the best to ask because I go slow and do a lot of filming.

[@paulchao308]

Did you need a ticket to take the shuttle back to Logan's pass?

[@AmericasParks]

When I was there all the shuttles were free, no tickets, boarding on a first-come basis.

[@bobwallis1757]

STOUT!

[@jesshughes776]

HAVE YOU EVER DONE A THRU-HIKE ON THE APPELLATION TRAIL? THE TRAIL CALLS ME. MY WIFE WOULD SAY IT IS STALKING ME.

[@AmericasParks]

Have only done parts of that trail.

[@abinoypaulalex]

👋🤛👍😄🤩🤪😇

[@Dakine_OAG]

Another beautiful documentation of your hike!!! My wife & I loved Glacier NP!! We did the Highline to the Loop during the summer of 2022. Here's her video of that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqm9noloeM2JZpYsi=OBc3DoinV_LrFXSm Hope u had the chance to do Pitamakan-Dawson Loop! That one was long but epic!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bojJimSvgsmUp6csi=LZguVd4TcjGZifAl

[@AmericasParks]

Enjoyed reliving the memories through the video! Glad you experienced and enjoyed this gem!

[@D-A-1776]

Always carry a gun especially in bear country

[@jesshughes776]

I DO NOT UNDERSTAND AND PERHAPS YOU COULD HELP. MY FAVORITE MOUNTAIN IS ANNAPURNA 1, THE 10TH HIGHEST ON EARTH. THIS IS ALSO THE DEADLIEST FOR CLIMBERS WITH ABOUT 29% OF CLIMBERS ATTEMPTING IT DYING ON SLOPE. WHY WOULD ANYONE DO THIS? WHY ATTEMPT SUCH A BEYOND UNFORGIVING BEAST THAT LOOKS TO KILL YOU BEFORE YOU COMMIT AN OFFENCE TO FORGIVE? WHAT IS WONG WITH THESE MANY OF THEM HAVE FAMILIES WAITING FOR THEM. ALSO, CONSIDERING THIS, IT COSTS ABOUT 40,000.00 TO CLIMB IT.

[@AmericasParks]

Can't speak for them, but I'd definitely pass on that hike you mentioned.

[@jerrystraka7856]

"pretty nasty decline"? Are you kidding? It's an easy 4 mile 2200 vertical trail. It's a horse trail. They use it to resupply Granite Park Chalet by horse. By horse. Horses laden with goods. Horse trails are always less difficult. Always. The spur to Grinnell Overlook is shorter, but far "nastier". I spent 35+ years hiking/climbing Glacier. The highline is relatively easy, albeit a bit lengthy (11 miles). You want to nasty it up, go up to Swiftcurrent Lookout

[@AmericasParks]

Yeah, just repeating what others, including rangers, have said. Hope you caught my personal comments at the end humbly refuting that belief. For me, the steepest hike was down to the river at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

[@jerrystraka7856]

@@AmericasParks no biggie... Horse trails tend to be more uniform with less inclined. Lots of those in Glacier because the original park focus was without a Going to the Sun Road. All those trails were horse accessible