Hike to Grinnell Lake Glacier National Park

This was a hike we did while staying at the Many Glaciers section of the park. Grinnell Glacier Trail was closed due to all the snow.  We heard they were going to dynamite the trail to break up the snow the week we left. The trailhead parking lot is the Swiftcurrent Picnic area.

It was a bit cloudy when we started.

This trail travels along three lakes. You can cut off some of the miles by taking the boat tour. The views were beautiful all along the way. Here is the first Swiftcurrent lake.

This is the boat on the next Lake Josephine.

The sunny weather gave us lovely blues in the lake and we could see panoramic views of the peaks surrounding.

The trail follows the edge of the lake until we head back into the forest following the Grinnell Lake trail.

The wildflowers were at their peak.

The trail follows cataract Creek for .5 mile till you get to the suspension bridge. Its only .3 miles to the lake.

Grinnell Glacier Lake derives its milky aquamarine color from the refraction of sunlight through suspended particles of fine dust created by the abrasive action of the glacier. 

The waterfall gives the final touch to the amazing views.  7.8 miles round trip without the boat shuttle.

Heading back along the boardwalk we saw two moose and a beaver building its lodge. A Great Hiking Day!!