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    Top Spots in and near East Glacier Park

    • Glacier County, Montana

      Explore 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 / 2450 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

      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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • Browning, Montana

      Capture Sunrise at St. Mary Lake

      5.0
      One of the more popular spots to photograph this lake is from the Wild Goose Island pullout. However, I prefer to get off the beaten path a little bit and avoid the crowds. The pin on the map will take you to the next pullout just east of Wild Goose Island, but before you get to Rising Sun campgr...
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    • Browning, Montana

      Kayak Saint Mary Lake, Glacier National Park

      Glacier National Park, one of the United States' finest national parks, is home to some of the most spectacular glacially carved lakes in the country. Situated along the famous Going-to-the-Sun (GTTS) road, Saint Mary Lake, the park's second largest lake, offers some of the finest views in the pa...
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    • Glacier County, Montana

      Photograph Wild Goose Island

      5.0
      Wild Goose Island in Glacier National Park is one of the most iconic photography locations in the park. As a subject it differs wildly from time of year and time of day; a gorgeous 14' tall element surrounded by a vast alpine lake in the heart of a glaciated valley set against glacier-carved peak...
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    • Browning, Montana

      Hike to Sun Point

      5.0
      1.6 mi / 250 ft gain
      With panoramic views of St. Mary Lake and it’s surrounding peaks, Sun Point is the perfect spot to chill/relax in Glacier National Park.  It can be reached via the Sun Point Nature Trail or the Sun Point picnic area.To reach Sun Point via the nature trail, start at Sunrift Gorge parking area.  Cl...
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    • Browning, Montana

      Baring, St. Mary, and Virginia Falls in Glacier NP

      4.7
      5.43 mi / 500 ft gain
      This 5.4 mile out-and-back hike will take you to Baring, St. Mary, and Virginia Falls.   Start your hike at the Sunrift Gorge parking area. Hike down the stairs on the south side of the road. Here you’ll see the trailhead for Baring Falls. Descend until you reach the Baring Falls/Sun Point junc...
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    • Rising Sun, Montana

      Baring Falls via Piegan Pass Trail

      1.96 mi / 246 ft gain
      Baring Falls via Piegan Pass Trail is an out-and-back trail to a waterfall located near the southern end of St. Mary Lake in East Glacier Park Village, Montana.
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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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    • Essex, Montana

      Cross Country Ski at Izaak Walton Inn

      The Izaak Walton Inn was established in 1939 to accommodate workers and visitors from the rapid expansion of the Great Northern Railway. Conveniently built near Highway two, it is a short drive from both the West Glacier and East Glacier Entrances. If driving from West Glacier, continue on Highwa...
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    Camping and Lodging in East Glacier Park

    Zips Place Cabin
    Essex, Montana

    Zips Place Cabin

    Devil Creek Campground
    Essex, Montana

    Devil Creek Campground

    Challenge Cabin
    Essex, Montana

    Challenge Cabin

    St. Mary Campground
    Browning, Montana

    St. Mary Campground

    St. Mary / East Glacier KOA Holiday
    Saint Mary, Montana

    St. Mary / East Glacier KOA Holiday

    Murray Bay Campground (Mt)
    Essex, Montana

    Murray Bay Campground (Mt)

    Guides, Insights and Stories from East Glacier Park

    10 Must-Do Adventures In Glacier National Park

    10 Must-Do Adventures In Glacier National Park

    The Outbound Collective

    Jumbo Glacier: Where Do We Go From Here?

    Jumbo Glacier: Where Do We Go From Here?

    Chloe Donlan

    A Walk into the Past: Returning Three Decades Later to Glacier NP

    A Walk into the Past: Returning Three Decades Later to Glacier NP

    Matt Johnson

    15 Amazing Hikes in Glacier National Park

    15 Amazing Hikes in Glacier National Park

    The Outbound Collective

    Watch This Video and Witness the Glory That Is Glacier National Park

    Watch This Video and Witness the Glory That Is Glacier National Park

    Rob Feakins

    From the Glaciers to the Tundra: 15 Photos from Wrangell-St. Elias National Park

    From the Glaciers to the Tundra: 15 Photos from Wrangell-St. Elias National Park

    Sonja Saxe