The best walks and hikes in Flathead County
4.8
(183)
3,531
hikers
105
hikes
Montana? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Flathead County to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Flathead County is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: November 13, 2025
4.8
(39)
707
hikers
1. Avalanche Lake — Glacier National Park
9.36km
02:36
170m
170m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(5)
90
hikers
2. Lion Mountain Trail and Skyles Lake Overlook loop — Whitefish
3.99km
01:07
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
(3)
80
hikers
3. Apgar Fire Lookout — Glacier National Park
11.4km
03:48
560m
560m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(2)
40
hikers
4. McDonald Creek & Johns Lake Loop — Glacier National Park
3.31km
00:56
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
44
hikers
5. Granite Park Chalet — Glacier National Park
13.4km
04:38
740m
740m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(4)
42
hikers
6. Snyder Lake Trail — Glacier National Park
14.3km
04:33
620m
620m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(3)
30
hikers
7. Smith Lake loop from Swift Creek Trailhead — Whitefish
7.01km
01:54
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
26
hikers
8. Mount Aeneas — Jewel Basin Hiking Area
9.03km
03:07
480m
480m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
20
hikers
9. Mount Brown via Gunsight Pass — Glacier National Park
16.4km
06:29
1,260m
1,260m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(2)
19
hikers
10. Birch Lake — Jewel Basin Hiking Area
10.5km
03:08
310m
310m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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