At the northern tip of Glacier National Park in Montana, where it meets Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada, lies the northern terminus of the 4,990 km Continental Divide Trail (CDT), which runs from Mexico to Canada. Hikers cross the international border near the Goat Haunt Ranger Station, and it is here that 'Triple Crown' hikers who have completed the CDT, PCT, and AT take their final steps. The area also has one of the highest densities of grizzly bears in North America.
The northern terminus of the roughly 3,100-mile CDT, where hikers cross the U.S.–Canada border on foot
A boat connection option across Waterton Lake between Goat Haunt and the town of Waterton
Borderland scenery combining glacially carved terrain with old-growth conifer forest
A high chance of encountering large wildlife, including grizzly bears and mountain goats, in this wild habitat
Good to know
SafetyGrizzly bear density is extremely high here, making it essential to carry bear spray and make noise while hiking.
RulesCrossing the U.S.–Canada border on foot requires checking both countries' entry procedures in advance, including passport and pre-clearance requirements.
SeasonEarly July through early September is the best window; outside this period, lingering snowpack at higher elevations makes route-finding difficult.
·Many hikers use the Waterton Lake boat shuttle between Goat Haunt and Waterton townsite instead of walking that section.
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