About
Length (round trip)13.8 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyStrenuous
Elevation gain3,500 ft up
Typical time8 hr 45 min
TrailheadSwiftcurrent Motor Inn, Many Glacier
SurfaceValley trail then relentless switchbacks
Best seasonMid-July to mid-September. High passes hold snow into July and Going-to-the-Sun Road usually opens late June.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views🏞️ Lake🦌 Wildlife

Up the Swiftcurrent valley and 1,400 feet of switchbacks to a fire lookout on the Divide.

Tips
One of the great full days in the park - the lookout sees into both the Many Glacier and McDonald valleys at once. Can be linked with the Highline Trail via Granite Park Chalet.
Location

Swiftcurrent Motor Inn, Many Glacier

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