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There is a lot to see and do at Swiftcurrent Lake, including some mazing trails! First up is one of my favorite short trails, the 1-mile round trip Swiftcurrent Nature Trail. This flat, easy loop encircles the crystalline Swiftcurrent lake shore, offers great views of Grinnell Point, and is a perfect choice for families, or if you’re just looking to finish out the day with a quick hike. But there are many longer trail options, too, including the Continental Divide Trail, the Cracker Lake Trail, and the Grinnell Glacier Trail. If you’re thinking of taking the famous Grinnell Glacier Trail–one of the most popular and difficult hikes in the park–taking the tour boat across Swiftcurrent Lake cuts about 3 miles off of your journey. This lowers the total hiking distance to just 7 miles, or 11 kilometers roundtrip, while still hitting all of the highlights. Or, if you’d rather do the whole thing, just wait for our next stop at the official trailhead and do the entire 10 miles. If you don’t have a reservation for the Chief Two-Guns wooden boat, you can always check to see when the next available departure is. Just remember to book a return in time, too!