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Highline Trail (Glacier NP)

United States · Montana

moderate

A dramatic cliff-edge trail in Glacier National Park with sweeping views of the Continental Divide and hanging valleys.

⛰Trailhead:2,026m
🏔Summit:2,182m
📅Duration:1 day
🌍Country:United States

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Trailhead Conditions

Montana, United States · 2026m

Friday, November 6 at 10:21 AM

-4°C

Feels like -10°C

Fog

Humidity

98%

Wind

21 km/h SW

Gusts

21 km/h

Pressure

1025 hPa

Dew Point

-9°C

Cloud Cover

100%

Visibility

10.0 km

Precip

0 mm

48-Hour Forecast

14-Day Forecast

Today
0°/ -4°
Sat, Nov 7
3°/ -1°
Sun, Nov 8
3°/ 0°
Mon, Nov 9
-1°/ -5°
Tue, Nov 10
1°/ -2°
Wed, Nov 11
4°/ 1°
Thu, Nov 12
6°/ 3°
Fri, Nov 13
8°/ 2°
Sat, Nov 14
3°/ 0°
Sun, Nov 15
-1°/ -2°

Is Highline Trail (Glacier NP) safe to hike right now?

The AI safety verdict above is updated every 4 hours using live weather data from MET Norway at both the trailhead (2,026m) and the summit (2,182m). A GO verdict means current conditions are suitable for the trek. CAUTION means proceed with awareness of specific risk factors shown above. NO-GO means conditions are currently inadvisable — check back after the weather window passes.

How difficult is Highline Trail (Glacier NP)?

Highline Trail (Glacier NP) is rated moderate. It requires a reasonable level of fitness and some prior hiking experience. Expect sustained ascents and variable terrain. The typical completion time is 1 day for a short trek.

What is the elevation of Highline Trail (Glacier NP)?

The trailhead starts at 2,026 metres above sea level in Montana, United States. The summit or highest point reaches 2,182 metres — a net elevation gain of 156 metres.

What gear do I need for Highline Trail (Glacier NP)?

The packing list in the AI verdict above is tailored to the current forecast. As a baseline for Highline Trail (Glacier NP) in United States: waterproof jacket and trousers, trekking poles, sturdy boots, sun protection, and a first aid kit.

Weather data: MET Norway Locationforecast 2.0 (CC BY 4.0) · AI verdicts by Anthropic Claude