Hiking Glacier & Waterton Lakes National Parks | FalconGuides Trail Guide

Embark on the ultimate alpine trek through the international peace park system with Hiking Glacier & Waterton Lakes National Parks. Written by renowned outdoor author Erik Molvar and published by FalconGuides, this comprehensive trail directory is the definitive blueprint for exploring the crown jewel of the North American continent.

Spanning more than 850 miles of maintained wilderness trails, this expertly researched guidebook provides complete, uncompromised coverage of every single designated route within Glacier National Park (Montana, USA) and Waterton Lakes National Park (Alberta, Canada). Whether your dream trip involves scrambling past glistening active glaciers, standing atop high-alpine scenic lookouts, tracking wildlife along peaceful backcountry lakes, or pushing deep into the remote international wilderness, this book delivers the essential routing intelligence you need.

Comprehensive Logistics & Field-Tested Wilderness Data:

• All-Skill Trail Inventory: Features meticulously detailed hike descriptions engineered for every type of outdoor enthusiast, ranging from short, accessible boardwalk family strolls to grueling, multi-day strenuous backcountry ridge traverses.

• Extended Backpacking Toolkit: Packed with expert tips on backcountry permit acquisition, bear safety in dense grizzly country, high-altitude gear selection, and Leave No Trace packing principles for self-supported wilderness expeditions.

• Campground Rating Index: Includes a highly functional, comparative campground matrix evaluating amenities, privacy, accessibility, and reservation parameters for both frontcountry and backcountry sites.

• Angler’s Bonus Resource: Features a specialized fishing chart pinpointing the best alpine lakes and glacial streams for catching native trout species, complete with local regulatory tips.

• Natural History Overviews: Enhances your trek with insightful, localized breakdowns of the unique glacial geology, alpine flora, and diverse megafauna—including mountain goats, bighorn sheep, and wolves—inhabiting the ecosystem.

Guidebook Specifications & Overview

Trail Coordinator Tip: The Glacier-Waterton international complex features some of the highest backcountry trail densities in the Rocky Mountains. Using a verified FalconGuide ensures you stay updated on historic trail reroutes, pass steepness, and seasonal bridge installations over fast-flowing glacial rivers.