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    Top Spots in and near Columbia Falls

    • Glacier County, Montana

      Rockwell Falls Trail

      5.0
      6.7 mi / 545 ft gain
      Rockwell Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near East Glacier Park Village, Montana.
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    • Glacier County, Montana

      Two Medicine Lake

      5.0
      Two Medicine Lake sits in the southeastern part of Glacier NP away from the more popular Going-to-the-Sun Road. The 2-mile long lake has a 100 site campground that serves visitors on a first-come-first-serve basis; the campground opens mid-April and closes in November. From the main parking area...
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    • Glacier County, Montana

      Hike to Two Medicine Pass

      7.9 mi / 2350 ft gain
      Starting at the South Shore trailhead on Two Medicine Lake (parking available), you'll follow the lake through alternating forest and meadows and eventually cross a small suspension bridge.  Afterwards the trail forks. Take the "Two Medicine Pass" trail on the left rather than the Twin Falls/Upp...
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    • East Glacier Park, Montana

      Dawson Pass

      5.0
      12.01 mi / 3123 ft gain
      This is a somewhat strenuous but extremely rewarding hike in Glacier National Park. It is much less crowded than the more popular Logan Pass and High Line trails, and in my opinion, more rewarding. Dawson Pass is on the Continental Divide at an elevation of 7,598 feet. It sits between Mt. Helen ...
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    • Glacier County, Montana

      Pitamakan Pass

      15.36 mi / 3064 ft gain
      This gripping, 16 mile round trail reveals adventure at every turn. Nestled behind Pray Lake in Glacier National Park, the Pitamakan Pass hike will begin at the North Shore Trailhead. To access this trailhead, a fifteen dollar fee may be payed to cross Pray Lake by boat. If your pocket book is ru...
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    • Glacier County, Montana

      Upper Two Medicine Lake

      5.0
      9.67 mi / 719 ft gain
      I did this trip during the end of autumn, and was pretty much the only person on the entire lake. With it being so serene and so quiet, I had the perfect nature getaway. I made sure to watch an epic sunrise on Two Medicine Lake, then spend the day taking my time to the upper lake and back, with a...
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    • Flathead County, Montana

      Camp Out at the Hornet Lookout

      1 mi / 800 ft gain
      Reservations for Hornet Lookout are obtained via Recreation.gov, and can be made up to six months in advance.  Consider a four-wheel or all-wheel drive vehicle with some clearance if available, as the forest service roads aren't always well maintained. Although the hike is short, it is all switc...
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    • Glacier County, Montana

      Hike to Scenic Point in Glacier National Park

      5.0
      7.74 mi / 2205 ft gain
      Park at the trailhead and begin the hike. The trail starts out relatively flat until you reach a small waterfall. Then, hike up the switchbacks for about 4 miles while gaining around 2300 feet. From the top, you can see both Upper Two Medicine Lake and Two Medicine Lake. The views are stunning. ...
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    • Swiftcurrent, Montana

      Hike to Apikuni Falls at Glacier National Park

      5.0
      1.92 mi / 846 ft gain
      From the parking lot follow the trail to the left to Apikuni Falls. The first 1/4 mile of the trail is an easy stroll through an open field before entering an aspen forest where the trail ascends more than 500 feet in less than 1/2 mile. The falls won't be visible until the final 1/8 mile of the...
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    • Browning, Montana

      Backpack to Poia Lake, Glacier NP

      12.8 mi / 1700 ft gain
      Located in Many Glacier, the Red Gap Pass trail begins at the Apikuni Falls Trailhead located east of the Many Glacier Lodge (if you're looking to check out the falls before your hike, check out Hike to Apikuni Falls at Glacier National Park). The trail starts at a gradual incline and continue th...
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    • Glacier County, Montana

      Running Eagle Falls

      5.0
      0.68 mi / 33 ft gain
      Running Eagle Falls is located just 1.1 miles west from the Two Medicine entrance in Glacier National Park. The trailhead parking lot is just off the main road going to the lake– it is essentially impossible to miss. It mimics parking spots on the side of a city street. This hike is handicap ac...
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    • Flathead County, Montana

      Kintla Lake Campground

      * The road to this trailhead/lake is closed during the winter.  Kintla Lake is one of the lesser explored lakes in Glacier National Park. Located on the west side of the park, it is accessible via an unpaved road from the Polebridge Ranger Station. From the Ranger Station, take a LEFT and contin...
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    • Flathead County, Montana

      Boulder Pass Trail: Kintla Lake to Boulder Pass

      35.06 mi / 5600 ft gain
      Glacier National Park is often touted as one of the best places in the whole USA when it comes to hiking and backpacking, natural scenery and wildlife encounters. With tons of trails to choose from (over 700 miles at last count), it can obviously be tough to decide where exactly you want to explo...
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    • Glacier County, Montana

      Triple Divide Pass Trail to Red Eagle Lake

      29.22 mi / 5499 ft gain
      A couple of notes to keep in mind before you start... this is a loop that takes you to a different part of the park so you will either need two vehicles (one for the pickup spot and one to take you to the trailhead) or you will need to hitchhike back to you drop off vehicle. Also you will need to...
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    • Flathead National Forest, Montana

      Hike Montana's Swan Crest Trail

      47 mi
      Getting There: Coming from Seeley Lake, take the road towards Bigfork. Continue until you get to mile marker 27 and turn right into the Morrell/Clearwater turn off. Stay on the road most traveled until you dead end at the trail head roughly 7 miles up the road. Park here. The Trail: The trail ...
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    • Browning, Montana

      Backpack the Continental Divide in Glacier NP

      4.0
      33.4 mi / 5257 ft gain
      Park your car at the Two Medicine North Shore Trailhead, and take a National Park Shuttle (if they are running during the season--they stop around Labor Day in September) or set up a private shuttle service to St. Mary and the Red Eagle Trailhead (only ~$10-20 bucks a person).The first day from t...
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