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    • West Glacier, Montana

      Backpack to Logging Lake

      8.8 mi
      Backcountry camping is the best plan if you’d like to visit Logging Lake, and the primitive campsites lay at the end of a four and a half mile hike through some of the most unspoiled sections of the park. The trail follows logging creek most of the way to the lake traversing through a variety of ...
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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

      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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    • 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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    • Flathead County, Montana

      Hike Demer's Ridge

      7.47 mi / 3420 ft gain
      This trail is a point to point, so two cars are necessary. The ending point is where Camas Rd intersects the North Fork Road at the Blankenship Bridge. The starting point for the hike is at Demer's Pit. Driving 22 miles from Columbia Falls, MT, make your way to the parking spot, Demer's Pit. From...
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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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    • West Glacier, Montana

      Snowshoe Skiumah Trail

      1.9 mi
      The trailhead for Skiumah Creek Trail is located just off of highway 2, and is well marked from both directions of the road. It is roughly 15 miles East on Highway 2 from the West Glacier Entrance of Glacier National Park. Parking is located on the other side of Highway 2 than the actual trailhea...
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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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    • 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

      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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    • Columbia Falls, Montana

      Apgar Lookout

      4.3
      7.23 mi / 1890 ft gain
      Precursor: I completed this hike in November, hence the snow in the photos. Due to a lack of tree coverage, this hike is best suited for a cool summer day, or in the late spring and early autumn. It is doable in the heat of the summer, but be sure to pack plenty of water. This hike begins by tre...
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    • Flathead County, Montana

      Snowshoe the North Fork Area of the Flathead River

      1.5 mi / 0 ft gain
      Starting in Columbia Falls, MT, which is 17 miles from Kalispell, MT, locate North Fork Road off of Railroad Street. Follow North Fork Road about 17 miles. While along the Flathead River, there are many Forest Service roads that are accessible to snowshoe along. There are roads that lead to the F...
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    • Waterton Park, Alberta

      Red Rock Canyon

      0.48 mi / 151 ft gain
      Walk up Red Rock Canyon to view the beautifully red canyon in all its beauty. The cold alpine water is perfect for the hot summer days. Make sure you wear water shoes or sandals because the rocks can be slippery or hurt to walk in bare feet. AVAILABLIITY: This loop trail is only accessible d...
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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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    • Columbia Falls, Montana

      Canyon Creek Snowmobile Trail

      27.51 mi / 3856.3 ft gain
      Canyon Creek Snowmobile Trail: Montana's Winter Backcountry Epic The Canyon Creek Snowmobile Trail starting at Canyon Creek Road delivers a 27.5-mile round-trip winter adventure through some of northwest Montana's most spectacular terrain. This route winds through pristine alpine forests, climbs...
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