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  3. …Northwestern Montana
  4. …Glacier National Park
  5. Lake McDonald
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“The Loop to Grinnell Lake Overlook ”

Jeff Calvillo
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11.4

Miles

18.4

KM

Out and Back

7,531' 2,295 m

High

4,279' 1,304 m

Low

3,684' 1,123 m

Up

3,667' 1,118 m

Down

12%

Avg Grade (7°)

43%

Max Grade (23°)
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If you don't feel like driving to hours to Grinnell trailhead, here is the backway up to the overlook

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If you don't feel like driving to hours to Grinnell trailhead, here is the backway up to the overlook

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Looking at the Continental Divide from the trail from Granite Park Chalet on the way to the Loop.
Jan 31, 2016 near Red Roc…, MT
The view towards Lake McDonald's from the Glacier Overlook Spur. The hard incline after the steady Highline Trail is worth it.
Sep 9, 2023 near Swiftcu…, MT
View of Grinnell Glacier from the overlook on the Garden Wall Trail.
Jan 24, 2016 near Swiftcu…, MT
View from the Grinnell Glacier Overlook along the Garden Wall
May 10, 2016 near Swiftcu…, MT
Trip video of the Highline Trail from Logan Pass to the Loop.
Jun 9, 2016 near Swiftcu…, MT
View from The Loop Trail below Granite Park Chalet.
Jun 9, 2016 near Swiftcu…, MT

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