A moderate Many Glacier hike with an optional boat shuttle to shorten the walk and reach a scenic alpine lake views.
Glacier National Park entrance fee required ($35/vehicle 7-day pass, 2026 summer rate); no vehicle reservation required in 2026; concession boat shuttle across Swiftcurrent Lake and Lake Josephine available for an additional tour fee, shortening the hike
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Based on this listing's approximate location — see the note on coordinates below.
Grinnell Falls is viewed from Grinnell Lake, reached via a 6.8-mile round-trip moderate hike from the Many Glacier area or a shorter route using an optional boat shuttle across Swiftcurrent Lake and Lake Josephine for an additional fee.
The standard full hike is 3.4 miles one-way from the Many Glacier Hotel/Grinnell Glacier Trailhead with only 60 feet of elevation gain, making it moderate in difficulty. The boat shuttle can shorten the walk significantly for visitors seeking an easier alternative.
Glacier National Park entrance fees apply ($35 for a seven-day vehicle pass). Dogs are not permitted on park trails. The Many Glacier area experienced temporary closure due to June 2026 flooding but had reopened by July 1, 2026. Before visiting, confirm current trail and shuttle service status with the National Park Service, as this area may be subject to seasonal closures related to bear activity or maintenance.
Learn more from the NPS Many Glacier hiking guide.
Late spring through early autumn. The Many Glacier area was temporarily closed by June 2026 flooding but had reopened by July 1, 2026.
You have dogs; they are not permitted on park trails.
Glacier National Park entrance fee required ($35/vehicle 7-day pass, 2026 summer rate); no vehicle reservation required in 2026; concession boat shuttle across Swiftcurrent Lake and Lake Josephine available for an additional tour fee, shortening the hike
Via a 6.8-mile round-trip trail rated moderate by the managing agency.
No — the managing agency's page states dogs are not permitted here (or on the specific trail/area needed to reach the falls).
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nps.gov
nps.gov/glac/planyourvisit/hikingmanyglacier.htm, checked 2026-09-03: hike to Grinnell Lake (from which Grinnell Falls is viewed) is 3.4 mi one-way from Many Glacier Hotel/Grinnell Glacier Trailhead, 60 ft gain (doubled for round trip); 1.1 mi one-way with boat shuttle. Grinnell Lake Trail via the south shore had reopened by July 1, 2026 per news coverage of the June 2026 flooding — confirm current status. Official pet policy: dogs not permitted on park trails.
Checked September 2026.