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Area A (Kicking Horse/Kinbasket Lake)

Rock Garden Trail loop

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Canada

British Columbia

Area A (Kicking Horse/Kinbasket Lake)

Rock Garden Trail loop

Easy

4.3

(3)

hikers

Rock Garden Trail loop

00:10

659m

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Glacier National Park

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Parking

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2 m

Rock Garden Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The Rock Garden Trail is a quick, but worthwhile stop in Glacier National Park. There is free parking lot right off Highway 1, with a vault toilet. Parking space is limited, so it is good to get there early. For the trail, wear sturdy shoes for the uneven rock steps, The trail is only open in summer and fall.

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12 m

Raised Boardwalk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This wooden walkway eases you into the Rock Garden loop. It is sturdy, but a little narrow so walk single-file if you are with a group.

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134 m

Rock Garden

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Rocks in the rock garden are part of an old glacial debris field. If you look closely, you’ll see moss and small plants starting to grow between the rocks. Watch your footing as you climb through the steeper sections of the field.

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659 m

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

659 m

Surfaces

659 m

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June 27, 2025,Rockgarden Trail Glacier National park BC Canada

The Rockgarden Trail in Glacier National Park, BC, Canada, is a short, 0.8 km roundtrip hike off the Trans-Canada Highway. This easy, 45-minute trail winds through moss-covered boulders and old-growth forest, offering a scenic, family-friendly stop.

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