Glacier National Park Map (PDF) • PhotoTraces

If you’re searching for a Glacier National Park map that covers all of the trails in the park, then look no further. With both mileage and elevation, as well as trailhead locations, this map makes finding the stunning trails of Glacier National Park easy. The National Park Service suggests that more than half of the visitors to Glacier National Park hike during their visit, making this map an important addition to your trip.

As you can see, hiking is an extremely popular activity during the summer, so arrive early to secure a parking spot ahead of the midday crowds. It’s a good idea to check the trail status report, and always pack bear spray and extra water when hiking in Glacier National Park.  

Lake McDonald Valley is an incredibly popular section of Glacier National Park. It is the hub of activity on the west side and features the largest lake in the park, Lake McDonald at a staggering 500 feet deep. This Glacier National Park map shows trails and points of interest such as the Apgar Visitor Center, and all along the shore of Lake McDonald.

The area features a visitor center, lodging options, restaurants, guided hiking and backpacking, and horseback riding.

The Glacier Many Glacier Valley trail map zooms in on Many Glacier Valley and includes popular hiking trails starting near Swiftcurrent Lake such as the Grinnell Glacier trail. Apikuni Falls and the Grinnell Lake trail are other incredibly beautiful hikes in this portion of the park.

This area also offers several lodging options including the Many Glacier Campground, Many Glacier Hotel, and the Swiftcurrent Motor Inn.

If you’re looking for the famed Going To The Sun Road, then this Glacier National Park map is for you. Going-to-the-Sun Road is one of the top scenic drives in the United States called the “Crown of the Continent.” The eastern portion of Going To The Sun Road is in this area, but it’s important to keep in mind that this famed road is typically open from July – September each year due to snow.

Popular hikes in this area of the park include St. Mary’s Falls, Piegan Pass, and Red Eagle Lake.

The Glacier Two Medicine Valley trail map will give you a better idea of where to go in the least visited portion of the park. You’ll find plenty of lakes and waterfalls in this valley and incredible natural beauty. Popular hikes in this section of the park include Dawson Pass, Scenic Point, Twin Falls, and Upper Two Medicine Lake.

There is no lodging here, but there are a few backcountry camping sites to choose from in Two Medicine Valley.

Camping is one of the best ways to experience Glacier National Park. Camping beneath the big Montana sky is an experience you don’t want to miss.

This Glacier National Park Campground Map is a great tool to use to help you decide which campground is the right fit for you. There are an impressive number of campgrounds inside the park, and you can choose between first-come-first serve or reservation-based campgrounds.

• Avalanche Campground – just west of the Continental Divide
• Bowman Lake Campground – in North Fork
• Cut Bank Campground – east side of the park
• Kintla Lake Campground (most remote) – in North Fork
• Logging Creek Campground – south of Polebridge
• Quartz Creek Campground (smallest) – on North Fork Road
• Rising Sun Campground – west of St. Mary’s
• Two Medicine Campground – close to East Glacier

• Apgar Campground (largest) – near Lake McDonald
• Fish Creek Campground (second largest) – near West Glacier
• Many Glacier Campground – in the Many Glaciers area
• St. Mary’s Campground – in the St. Mary’s area
• Sprague Creek Campground – northeast shore of Lake McDonald

Going-to-the-sun Road is one of the biggest attractions in Glacier National Park. This famous road known as the ‘Crown Of The Continent’ takes approximately 2 hours to drive, at a full 50 miles in length, it’s impressive! The Glacier Going-to-the-Sun Road terrain map is a great way to scout out where you want to stop along this famous scenic drive.

Logan Pass is the highest point on Going-to-the-Sun Road at a staggering 6,646 feet. Keep in mind that the speed limit is 40 mph at the lower elevations of the road and 25 mph on the alpine section. 

It’s also a good idea to plan ahead if Going-to-the-Sun road is high on your Glacier National Park list. The lower elevation sections of the road remain open year-round and provide access to many activities. However, the summer opening date of the alpine portion varies from year to year, based on snowfall and plowing progress. There is no set date for the road to open over Logan Pass. However, the road is typically fully opened by July.

The Glacier Vegetation Park map provides an overview of the vegetation layers in the park. It gives you some interesting insight into the geological wonders to behold at Glacier National Park. It also includes Waterton Lakes National Park across the Canadian border. This map shows the types of grasslands, forests, meadows, and other vegetation.

The best time to visit Glacier National Park generally depends on what you are interested in doing inside the park. For the most part, summer is the best time to visit the park because Going-to-the-Sun Road tends to be open during the summer and holds some of Glacier’s most stunning views. Summer season in Glacier is typically from late June to mid-September.