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1 Ranger Station Lodging Unpaved Roads Trail Destination less likely to avoid people. This sets up a dangerous situation for both visitors and
bears. Hiking quietly endangers you, the Destination Mileage/Elevation Trailhead Destination Mileage/Elevation Trailhead 54 Akokala Lake 5.8 mi. - gains 800 ft. Bowman Lake Ranger Station 62 Lake Janet 3.3 mi. - gains 750 ft. Goat Haunt Ranger Station bear, and other hikers.
55 Bowman Lake Head 7.1 mi. - rolling hills Bowman Lake Ranger Station 63 Logging Lake 4.5 mi. - gains 400 ft. Just north of the Logging Creek Ranger Station Don’t Make Assumptions! Hikers preparing to board a shuttle at the Apgar Transit Center photo by David Restivo You can’t predict when and where bears 56 Covey Meadow 1.5 mi. - rolling hills 64 Lower Quartz Lake (a) 3.0 mi. - gains 1200 ft. Bowman Lake Picnic Area Polebridge Ranger Station then descends 1000 ft. might be encountered along a trail. Peo- 57 Goat Haunt 1.0 mi. - gains 800 ft. (b) 6.9 mi. - gains 500 ft Just north of Quartz Creek Campground ple often assume they don’t have to make Overlook Goat Haunt Ranger Station noise while hiking on a well-used trail. 65 Numa Lookout 5.6 mi. - gains 2930 ft. Bowman Lake Ranger Station Planning a Hike 58 Hidden Meadow 1.2 mi. - gains 250 ft. 3 miles south of Polebridge Ranger Station Some of the most frequently used trails in 66 Quartz Lake 6.0 mi. - gains 1800 ft. Bowman Lake Picnic Area Over half of the visitors to Glacier report taking a hike. That’s a lot of hikers, but over 700 miles of the park are surrounded by excellent bear 59 Kintla Lake Head 6.6 mi. - rolling hills .25 miles west of Kintla Lake Campground then descends 1600 ft. trails provide many outstanding opportunities for both short hikes and extended backpacking trips. Take a few minutes to look over the habitat. People have been charged and
60 Kootenai Lakes 2.5 mi. - gains 200 ft. Goat Haunt Ranger Station 67 Rainbow Falls 1.0 mi. - gains 30 ft. Goat Haunt Ranger Station maps in this guide. They highlight a large number of both short and long day hikes. injured by bears fleeing from silent hikers who unwittingly surprised them along 61 Lake Francis 6.2 mi. - gains 1050 ft. Goat Haunt Ranger Station 68 Waterton Townsite 8.5 mi. - gains 200 ft. Goat Haunt Ranger Station the trail. Even if other hikers haven’t seen What About Crowds? Use extreme caution near water. Swift, cold Overnight Trips bears along a trail section recently, don’t During July and August many of the more streams, moss-covered rocks, and slippery Camping overnight in Glacier requires a back- assume that bears aren’t there. popular trails can be crowded. Grinnell Gla- logs all present dangers. Avoid wading in or country permit. Permits may be obtained at Leave No Trace Trip Planning Information cier, Iceberg Lake, Granite Park Chalet, and fording swift streams. Never walk, play, or backcountry offices inA pgar Village, the St. Don’t assume a bear’s hearing is any bet- Avalanche Lake are all beautiful destinations, Mary Visitor Center, and at the Many Glacier, ter than your own. Some trail conditions Challenge, adventure, a sense of discovery, The 7 Principles of Leave No Trace Hiking books and maps are an excellent Contact the Association at: climb on slippery rocks and logs, especially but hikers on those trails will not find solitude. around waterfalls. People have fallen victim to Two Medicine, and Polebridge ranger stations. make it hard for bears to see, hear, or and solitude can be part of your backcountry 1. Plan Ahead and Prepare way of preparing for your trip. The Glacier Association Consider including one or two of the more these rapid, frigid streams and glacial lakes. smell approaching hikers. Be particularly experience. But in order to ensure that 2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces Glacier Association is a nonprofit Box 310 remote or lesser used trails, to experience Pets careful by streams, against the wind, or in Glacier’s backcountry remains unimpaired 3. Leave What You Find organization working with the National West Glacier, MT 59936 the quiet wild character of the park. Staff at Going-to-the-Sun Road Shuttle Pets are not permitted on trails or in the back- dense vegetation. A blind corner or a rise for future generations, visitors must be moti- 4. Properly Dispose of Waste Park Service to assist Glacier’s educational visitor centers will be happy to discuss hiking Glacier’s new Going-to-the-Sun Road Shuttle country. Pets are allowed on the McDonald in the trail also requires special attention. vated by an ethic that compels responsibility 5. Minimize Campfire Impacts and interpretive activities, cultural (406) 888-5756 opportunities and provide suggestions. offers free transportation to many hiking Creek Bike Path that connects Apgar to West toward the resource. It is the task of every 6. Respect Wildlife programs, and special projects. They [email protected] destinations along the Going-to-the-Sun Glacier, but must be under physical restraint at Don’t Approach Bears! backcountry visitor to learn and practice 7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors stock a number of publications that http://www.glacierassociation.org The Trail of the Cedars, Forests and Fire, Hid- Road. Shuttle icons on the maps inside indi- all times and on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Bears spend a lot of time eating, so avoid Leave No Trace skills and ethics. are excellent pre-planning guides, in den Lake, Sun Point, Running Eagle Falls, and cate shuttle friendly trails. Park your car at the hiking in obvious feeding areas like berry particular the Hikers Package. Swiftcurrent Nature Trails encourage hikers Apgar Transit Center, St. Mary Visitor Center, What You Should Bring patches, cow parsnip thickets, or fields of Leave No Trace outdoor skills and ethics is to experience Glacier at their own pace. The or leave it at your campground or lodge and Before heading out on the trail, be sure to glacier lilies. Keep children close by. Hike a national program promoting responsible Hikers Package...... $22.95 Trail of the Cedars, and Running Eagle Falls enjoy a relaxing and car-free day in the park. have the following items in your daypack: in groups and avoid hiking early in the outdoor recreation and stewardship of our Includes: Hiker’s Guide To Glacier Nat’l are wheelchair accessible trails. The shuttles offer transportation only.F or morning, late in the day, or after dark. public lands. The National Park Service is a Park, The Glacier Nature Guide, and Trails narrated bus tours in the park contact Sun 1. Plenty of water to prevent dehydration Never intentionally get close to a bear. Safety Tours or Glacier Park Inc. 2. Snacks or a lunch to eat on the trail Individual bears have their own personal partner in this program, along with other Illustrated Topo Of Glacier & Waterton. Read the information on hiking safety and 3. Sunscreen and a hat to prevent sunburn space requirements, which vary depend- federal land management agencies. bears in the Waterton-Glacier Guide. You will Guide Service 4. Rain shell & layers of fleece for warmth ing on their mood. Each will react differ- increase your odds of a safe hike, decrease Glacier Guides offers guided day hikes and 5. Mosquito and bug repellent ently and its behavior can’t be predicted. This copyrighted information has been reprinted with permission from the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. your disturbance to park wildlife, and lessen backpacking trips into Glacier’s backcoun- 6. Bear spray All bears are potentially dangerous and For more information or materials, please visit www.LNT.org or call 303.442.8222. damage to resources. Hikers need to assume try. For more information please call: 7. Enthusiasm and a spirit of adventure should be respected equally. 0810HO10 individual responsibility for hiking safely. (406) 387-5555. 8. A camera to capture lifetime memories Lake McDonald Trails Logan Pass, St. Mary, & Many Glacier Trails Two Medicine & Cut Bank Trails
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Destination Mileage/Elevation Trailhead Destination Mileage/Elevation Trailhead Destination Mileage/Elevation Trailhead Destination Mileage/Elevation Trailhead 1 Apgar Bike Path 1.5 mi. - mostly level Asphalt path 50 yards south of Apgar Visitor Center 16 Apikuni Falls 1.0 mi. - gains 700 ft. 1.1 mile east of Many Glacier Hotel 34 Sun Point 0.7 mi. - gentle slopes Sun Point parking area, 9 miles west of St. Mary 39 Appistoki Falls 0.6 mi. - gains 260 ft. .25 mi. east of Two Medicine Ranger Station Nature Trail 2 Apgar Lookout 3.3 mi. - gains 1850 ft. Take the first left past the West Entrance and follow 17 Baring Falls 0.3 mi. - drops 250 ft. Sunrift Gorge Pullout, 10 miles west of St. Mary 40 Aster Park 1.9 mi. - gains 670 ft. South Shore Trailhead road 1.5 miles beyond Quarter Circle Bridge. 35 Sunrift Gorge 200 ft. - gains 40 ft. Sunrift Gorge Pullout, 10 miles west of St. Mary 18 Beaver Pond Loop 3.0 mi. - gains 150 ft. 1913 Ranger Station 41 Atlantic Falls 4.0 mi. - gains 175 ft. Cut Bank Trailhead 3 Avalanche Lake 2.0 mi. - gains 500 ft. Avalanche Gorge Bridge on Trail of the Cedars 36 Swiftcurrent 2.5 mile loop trail Grinnell Glacier Trailhead or Many Glacier Hotel 19 Cracker Lake 6.1 mi. - gains 1400 ft. South end of the Many Glacier Hotel parking lot Nature Trail 42 Cobalt Lake 5.7 mi. - gains 1400 ft. South Shore Trailhead 4 Fish Creek to Apgar 1.2 mi. - gains 25 ft. First right past the McDonald Creek Bridge Hiking Path only Apgar accessible by shuttle 20 Granite Park Chalet (a) 7.6 mi. - gains 800 ft. Continental Divide sign at Logan Pass 37 Swiftcurrent Pass 6.6 mi. - gains 2300 ft. Swiftcurrent Trailhead 43 Dawson Pass* 6.7 mi. - gains 2450 ft. North Shore Trailhead (b) 7.5 mi. - gains 2300 ft. Swiftcurrent Trailhead at Many Glacier 5 Fish Lake 2.9 mi. - gains 1000 ft. Sperry Trailhead (c) 4.0 mi. - gains 2200 ft. Loop Trailhead on the Going-to-the-Sun Road 38 Virginia Falls (a)1.5 mi. - drops 260 ft. St. Mary Falls Trailhead, 10.5 miles west of St. Mary 44 Medicine Grizzly 6.0 mi. - gains 540 ft. Cut Bank Trailhead then gains 285 ft. Lake 6 Howe Lake 2.0 mi. - gains 240 ft. Howe Lake Trailhead on the Inside North Fork Road 21 Grinnell Glacier (a) 5.5 mi. - gains 1600 ft. Grinnell Glacier Trailhead or Many Glacier Hotel (b)1.8 mi. - drops 260 ft. St. Mary Falls Shuttle Stop Viewpoint (b) 3.8 mi. - gains 1600 ft Using concession boat from Many Glacier Hotel then gains 285 ft. 45 No Name Lake 5.0 mi. - gains 800 ft. North Shore Trailhead 7 Huckleberry 6.0 mi. - gains 2725 ft. Huckleberry Mt. Trailhead on the Camas Road (c) 2.2 mi. - gains 285 ft. Using concession operated boat from Rising Sun Lookout 22 Grinnell Lake (a) 3.4 mi. - gains 60 ft. Grinnell Glacier Trailhead or Many Glacier Hotel 46 Oldman Lake 5.7 mi. - gains 1500 ft. North Shore Trailhead (b) 0.9 mi. - gains 60 ft. Using concession boat from Many Glacier Hotel 8 Johns Lake Loop 3.0 mi. - gains 160 ft. Johns Lake Trailhead St. Mary Falls, Sunrift Gorge & Sun Point Trails 47 Pitamakan Pass* 6.9 mi. - gains 2400 ft. North Shore Trailhead 23 Hidden Lake Overlook* 1.5 mi. - gains 460 ft. Logan Pass Visitor Center 9 Lake McDonald 7.0 mi. - mostly level (1) Lakeshore at Fish Creek Campground *Additional 1.5 miles further to Hidden Lake dropping 780 ft. from the Overlook Sunrift 48 Rockwell Falls 3.4 mi. - gains 375 ft. South Shore Trailhead West Shore (2) 2.8 mi. west on North Lake McDonald Road Gorge 35 24 Iceberg Lake 4.8 mi. - gains 1200 ft. Iceberg Ptarmigan Trailhead 49 Running Eagle Falls 0.3 mi. - accessible Running Eagle Falls Trailhead 10 Mt. Brown Lookout 5.3 mi. - gains 4325 ft. Sperry Trailhead Saint Mary Falls 25 Otokomi Lake 5.2 mi. - gains 1900 ft. Next to Rising Sun Campstore Shuttle Stop Sunrift Gorge Parking Area 50 Scenic Point 3.1 mi. - gains 2350 ft. .25 mi. east of Two Medicine Ranger Station 11 Rocky Point 1.1 mi. - gains 85 ft. 0.2 mi. north of Fish Creek Campground 34 26 Piegan Pass (a) 4.5 mi. - gains 1750 ft. Piegan Pass Trailhead, 15 miles west of St. Mary Baring 51 Triple Divide Pass 7.2 mi. - gains 2380 ft. Cut Bank Trailhead Falls 17 12 Snyder Lake 4.4 mi. - gains 2147 ft. Sperry Trailhead (b) 8.3 mi. - gains 2640 ft. South end of the Many Glacier Hotel parking lot Sun Point 52 Twin Falls (a) 3.8 mi. - gains 75 ft. North Shore Trailhead 13 Sperry Chalet 6.4 mi. - gains 3432 ft. Sperry Trailhead 27 Ptarmigan Falls 2.6 mi. - gains 700 ft. Iceberg Ptarmigan Trailhead (b) 0.9 mi. - gains 75 ft. Using concession boat near South Shore Trailhead AKE Y L AR 14 Trail of the Cedars 0.7 mi. - accessible Avalanche Picnic Area 28 Ptarmigan Lake 4.3 mi. - gains 1700 ft. Iceberg Ptarmigan Trailhead M 53 Upper Two (a) 5.0 mi. - gains 350 ft. North Shore Trailhead INT SA Medicine Lake (b) 2.2 mi. - gains 350 ft. Using concession boat near South Shore Trailhead 15 Trout Lake 4.2 mi. - gains and drops Trout Lake Trailhead 29 Ptarmigan Tunnel 5.2 mi. - gains 2300 ft. Iceberg Ptarmigan Trailhead 2100 ft. * Dawson Pass and Pitamakan Pass can be combined to form a 18.8 mi. loop. 30 Red Eagle Lake 7.6 mi. - gains 200 ft. 1913 Ranger Station parking area Saint Mary Falls 32 31 Redrock Falls 1.8 mi. - gains 100 ft. Swiftcurrent Trailhead North 32 St. Mary Falls (a) 0.8 mi. - drops 260 ft. St. Mary Falls Trailhead, 10.5 miles west of St. Mary (b) 1.2 mi. - drops 260 ft. St. Mary Falls Shuttle Stop (c) 1.5 mi. - mostly level Using concession operated boat from Rising Sun 0 0.5 Kilometer 33 Siyeh Pass Area 0 0.5 Mile (a) 4.7 mi. - gains 2240 ft. Piegan Pass Trailhead, 15 miles west of St. Mary 38 Virginia Falls (b) 5.6 mi. - gains 3440 ft. Sunrift Gorge Pullout, 10 miles west of St. Mary Sperry Chalet View from Apgar Mountain Beargrass Dawson Pass Running Eagle Falls