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Brown Pass Boulder Pass Stoney Indian Pass Goat Haunt Kintla Lake Polebridge Bowman Lake P O RCUPINE R I D G E NUMA RIDGE Hidden Meadow Polebridge Townsite Covey Meadow Loop Trail Quartz Creek Logging Creek Lake Nooney Lake Wurdeman Upper Kintla Lake Carcajou Lake Lake Francis Cerulean Lake Dutch Lake Ruger Lake Grace Lake Lake Evangeline Lower Quartz Lake Winona Lake Middle Quartz Lake Akokala Lake Lake Janet Stoney Indian Lake Kootenai Lakes Bo u n d ary Creek O ls o n Valentine C r e ek C r e e k K IN TLA LAKE A k o k a l a Creek W aterton River B o w man Cre e k Q uart z Cre e k Loggin g C r e e k L O GGIN G LA KE M cDonald Creek Kintla C reek R iv e r Flath e a d N o r t h F o r k B O W M A N LAKE Q U A R T Z L A K E Upper Waterton Lake Kintla Peak Goat Haunt Mountain Mount Cleveland Kootenai Peak Vulture Peak Longfellow Peak Mount Geduhn Mount Carter Campbell Mountain Mount Custer Thunderbird Mountain 63 56 58 64 66 55 65 54 59 61 62 57 67 68 60 0 0 3 Miles 3 Kilometers North View from the Highline Trail near Haystack Butte NPS / TIM RAINS Glacier National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior PLANNING A HIKE Over half of the visitors to Glacier report taking a hike. That’s a lot of hikers, but over 700 miles of trails provide many outstanding oppor- tunities for both short hikes and extended backpacking trips. Take a few minutes to look over the maps in this guide. They highlight a large number of both short and long day hikes. Use extreme caution near water. Swift, cold streams, moss-covered rocks, and slippery logs all present dangers. Avoid wading in or fording swift streams. Never walk, play, or climb on slippery rocks and logs, especially around waterfalls. People have fallen victim to these rapid, frigid streams and glacial lakes. Going-to-the-Sun Road Shuttle Glacier’s new Going-to-the-Sun Road Shuttle offers free transportation to many hiking destinations along the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Shuttle icons on the maps inside indi- cate shuttle friendly trails. Park your car at the Apgar Visitor Center, St. Mary Visitor Center, or leave it at your campground or lodge and enjoy a relaxing and car-free day in the park. The shuttles offer transportation only. For narrated bus tours in the park contact Sun Tours or Glacier National Park Lodges. GUIDE SERVICE Glacier Guides offers guided day hikes and backpacking trips into Glacier’s backcoun- try. For more information please call: (406) 387-5555. WHAT ABOUT CROWDS During July and August many of the more popular trails can be crowded. Grinnell Gla- cier, Iceberg Lake, Granite Park Chalet, and Avalanche Lake are all beautiful destinations, but hikers on those trails will not find solitude. Consider including one or two of the more remote or lesser used trails, to experience the quiet wild character of the park. Staff at visitor centers will be happy to discuss hiking opportunities and provide suggestions. The Trail of the Cedars, Forests and Fire, Hid- den Lake, Sun Point, Running Eagle Falls, and Swiftcurrent Nature Trails encourage hikers to experience Glacier at their own pace. The Trail of the Cedars, and Running Eagle Falls are wheelchair accessible trails. SAFETY Read the information on hiking safety and bears in the Waterton-Glacier Guide. You will increase your odds of a safe hike, decrease your disturbance to park wildlife, and lessen damage to resources. Hikers need to assume individual responsibility for hiking safely. OVERNIGHT TRIPS Camping overnight in Glacier requires a back- country permit. Permits may be obtained at backcountry offices in Apgar Village, the St. Mary Visitor Center, and at the Many Glacier, Two Medicine, and Polebridge ranger stations. PETS Pets are not permitted on trails or in the back- country. Pets are allowed on the Apgar Bike Path that connects Apgar to West Glacier, but must be under physical restraint at all times and on a leash no longer than 6 feet. WHAT TO BRING Before heading out on the trail, be sure to have the following items in your daypack: 1. Plenty of water to prevent dehydration 2. Snacks or a lunch to eat on the trail 3. Sunscreen and a hat to prevent sunburn 4. Rain shell & layers of fleece for warmth 5. Mosquito and bug repellent 6. Bear spray 7. Enthusiasm and a spirit of adventure 8. A camera to capture lifetime memories IN BEAR COUNTRY DON’T SURPRISE BEARS! Bears will usually move out of the way if they hear people approaching, so make noise. Most bells are not enough. Calling out and clap- ping hands loudly at regular intervals are better ways to make your presence known. A bear constantly surprised by quiet hikers may become habituated to close human contact and less likely to avoid people. This sets up a dangerous situation for both visi- tors and bears. Hiking quietly endangers you, the bear, and other hikers. You can’t predict when and where bears might be encountered along a trail. People often assume they don’t have to make noise while hiking on a well-used trail. Some of the most frequently used trails in the park are surrounded by excellent bear habitat. People have been charged and injured by bears fleeing from silent hikers who unwittingly surprised them along the trail. Even if other hikers haven’t seen bears along a trail section recently, don’t assume that bears aren’t there. Don’t assume a bear’s hearing is any bet- ter than your own. Some trail conditions make it hard for bears to see, hear, or smell approaching hikers. Be particularly careful by streams, against the wind, or in dense vegetation. A blind corner or a rise in the trail also requires special attention. DON’T APPROACH BEARS! Bears spend a lot of time eating, so avoid hiking in obvi- ous feeding areas like berry patches, cow parsnip thickets, or fields of glacier lilies. Keep children close by. Hike in groups and avoid hiking early in the morning, late in the day, or after dark. Never intentionally get close to a bear. Indi- vidual bears have their own personal space requirements, which vary depending on their mood. Each will react differently and its behavior can’t be predicted. All bears are potentially dangerous and should be respected equally. Destination 54 Akokala Lake 55 Bowman Lake Head 56 Covey Meadow 57 Goat Haunt Overlook 58 Hidden Meadow 59 Kintla Lake Head 60 Kootenai Lakes 61 Lake Francis One-way Mileage & Elevation 5.8 mi. - gains 800 ft. 7.1 mi. - rolling hills 1.5 mi. - rolling hills 1.0 mi. - gains 800 ft. 1.2 mi. - gains 250 ft. 6.6 mi. - rolling hills 2.5 mi. - gains 200 ft. 6.2 mi. - gains 1050 ft. Trailhead Bowman Lake Ranger Station Bowman Lake Ranger Station Polebridge Ranger Station Goat Haunt Ranger Station 3 miles south of Polebridge Ranger Station .25 miles west of Kintla Lake Campground Goat Haunt Ranger Station Goat Haunt Ranger Station Destination 62 Lake Janet 63 Logging Lake 64 Lower Quartz Lake 65 Numa Lookout 66 Quartz Lake 67 Rainbow Falls 68 Waterton Townsite One-way Mileage & Elevation 3.3 mi. - gains 750 ft. 4.5 mi. - gains 400 ft. (a) 3.0 mi. - gains 1200 ft. then descends 1000 ft. (b) 6.9 mi. - gains 500 ft 5.6 mi. - gains 2930 ft. 6.0 mi. - gains 1800 ft. then descends 1600 ft. 1.0 mi. - gains 30 ft. 8.5 mi. - gains 200 ft. Trailhead Goat Haunt Ranger Station Just north of the Logging Creek Ranger Station Bowman Lake Picnic Area Just north of Quartz Creek Campground Bowman Lake Ranger Station Bowman Lake Picnic Area Goat Haunt Ranger Station Goat Haunt Ranger Station Challenge, adventure, a sense of discovery, and solitude can be part of your backcountry experience. But in order to ensure that Glacier’s backcountry remains unimpaired for future generations, visitors must be moti- vated by an ethic that compels responsibility toward the resource. It is the task of every backcountry visitor to learn and practice Leave No Trace skills and ethics. Leave No Trace outdoor skills and ethics is a national program promoting responsible outdoor recreation and stewardship of our public lands. The National Park Service is a partner in this program, along with other federal land management agencies. 1. Plan Ahead and Prepare 2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces 3. Leave What You Find 4. Properly Dispose of Waste 5. Minimize Campfire Impacts 6. Respect Wildlife 7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors This copyrighted information has been reprinted with permission from the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. For more information or materials, please visit www.LNT.org or call 303.442.8222. Hiking books and maps are an excellent way of preparing for your trip. The Glacier National Park Conservancy is a nonprofit organization working with the National Park Service to assist Glacier’s educational and interpretive activities, cultural programs, and special projects. They stock a number of publications that are excellent pre-planning guides. Contact the Conservancy at: Glacier National Park Conservancy PO Box 2749 Columbia Falls, MT 59912 406-892-3250 [email protected] www.glaciernationalparkconservancy.org 1015HO10 Grizzly and Cubs TERRY DOSSEY Goat Haunt and North Fork Trails Map Legend Visitor Center Ranger Station Campground Lodging Paved Roads Unpaved Roads Trails 1 Trail Destination TRIP PLANNING INFORMATION LEAVE NO TRACE PRINCIPLES Glacier National Park’s publications are funded through a generous donation from the Glacier National Park Conservancy. Day Hikes in Glacier
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AKAMINA-KISHINENA PROVINCIAL PARK
AkaminaPass
Brown Pass
BoulderPass
StoneyIndian
Pass
Goat Haunt
Kintla Lake
Polebridge
Bowman Lake
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HiddenMeadow
PolebridgeTownsite
Covey MeadowLoop Trail
Quartz Creek
Logging Creek
WallLake Summit
Lake
BerthaLake
UpperBerthaFalls
AldersonLake
LakeNooney
LakeWurdeman
UpperKintlaLake Carcajou
Lake
LakeFrancis
CeruleanLake
ArrowLake
DutchLake
RugerLake
GraceLake
CamasLake
LakeEvangeline
LowerQuartz
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WinonaLake
MiddleQuartz Lake
AkokalaLake
LakeJanet
StoneyIndianLake
KootenaiLakes
Hell RoaringFalls
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Logging Creek
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McDonald Creek
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UpperWaterton Lake
Kintla Peak
Goat HauntMountain
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View from the Highline Trail near Haystack Butte NPS / TIM RAINS
Glacier National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior
PLANNING A HIKEOver half of the visitors to Glacier report taking a hike. That’s a lot of hikers, but over 700 miles of trails provide many outstanding oppor-tunities for both short hikes and extended backpacking trips. Take a few minutes to look over the maps in this guide. They highlight a large number of both short and long day hikes.
Use extreme caution near water. Swift, cold streams, moss-covered rocks, and slippery logs all present dangers. Avoid wading in or fording swift streams. Never walk, play, or climb on slippery rocks and logs, especially around waterfalls. People have fallen victim to these rapid, frigid streams and glacial lakes.
Going-to-the-Sun Road Shuttle Glacier’s new Going-to-the-Sun Road Shuttle offers free transportation to many hiking destinations along the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Shuttle icons on the maps inside indi-cate shuttle friendly trails. Park your car at the Apgar Visitor Center, St. Mary Visitor Center, or leave it at your campground or lodge and enjoy a relaxing and car-free day in the park. The shuttles offer transportation only. For narrated bus tours in the park contact Sun Tours or Glacier National Park Lodges.
GUIDE SERVICE Glacier Guides offers guided day hikes and backpacking trips into Glacier’s backcoun-try. For more information please call: (406) 387-5555.
WHAT ABOUT CROWDSDuring July and August many of the more popular trails can be crowded. Grinnell Gla-cier, Iceberg Lake, Granite Park Chalet, and Avalanche Lake are all beautiful destinations, but hikers on those trails will not find solitude. Consider including one or two of the more remote or lesser used trails, to experience the quiet wild character of the park. Staff at visitor centers will be happy to discuss hiking opportunities and provide suggestions.
The Trail of the Cedars, Forests and Fire, Hid-den Lake, Sun Point, Running Eagle Falls, and Swiftcurrent Nature Trails encourage hikers to experience Glacier at their own pace. The Trail of the Cedars, and Running Eagle Falls are wheelchair accessible trails.
SAFETYRead the information on hiking safety and bears in the Waterton-Glacier Guide. You will increase your odds of a safe hike, decrease your disturbance to park wildlife, and lessen damage to resources. Hikers need to assume individual responsibility for hiking safely.
OVERNIGHT TRIPS Camping overnight in Glacier requires a back-country permit. Permits may be obtained at backcountry offices in Apgar Village, the St. Mary Visitor Center, and at the Many Glacier, Two Medicine, and Polebridge ranger stations.
PETS Pets are not permitted on trails or in the back-country. Pets are allowed on the Apgar Bike Path that connects Apgar to West Glacier, but must be under physical restraint at all times and on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
WHAT TO BRING Before heading out on the trail, be sure to have the following items in your daypack:
1. Plenty of water to prevent dehydration2. Snacks or a lunch to eat on the trail3. Sunscreen and a hat to prevent sunburn4. Rain shell & layers of fleece for warmth5. Mosquito and bug repellent6. Bear spray7. Enthusiasm and a spirit of adventure8. A camera to capture lifetime memories
IN BEAR COUNTRYDON’T SURPRISE BEARS! Bears will
usually move out of the way if they hear
people approaching, so make noise. Most
bells are not enough. Calling out and clap-
ping hands loudly at regular intervals are
better ways to make your presence known.
A bear constantly surprised by quiet hikers
may become habituated to close human
contact and less likely to avoid people. This
sets up a dangerous situation for both visi-
tors and bears. Hiking quietly endangers
you, the bear, and other hikers.
You can’t predict when and where bears
might be encountered along a trail. People
often assume they don’t have to make
noise while hiking on a well-used trail.
Some of the most frequently used trails in
the park are surrounded by excellent bear
habitat. People have been charged and
injured by bears fleeing from silent hikers
who unwittingly surprised them along the
trail. Even if other hikers haven’t seen bears
along a trail section recently, don’t assume
that bears aren’t there.
Don’t assume a bear’s hearing is any bet-
ter than your own. Some trail conditions
make it hard for bears to see, hear, or smell
approaching hikers. Be particularly careful
by streams, against the wind, or in dense
vegetation. A blind corner or a rise in the
trail also requires special attention.
DON’T APPROACH BEARS! Bears spend
a lot of time eating, so avoid hiking in obvi-
ous feeding areas like berry patches, cow
parsnip thickets, or fields of glacier lilies.
Keep children close by. Hike in groups and
avoid hiking early in the morning, late in
the day, or after dark.
Never intentionally get close to a bear. Indi-
vidual bears have their own personal space
requirements, which vary depending on
their mood. Each will react differently and
its behavior can’t be predicted. All bears
are potentially dangerous and should be
respected equally.
Destination
54 Akokala Lake
55 Bowman Lake Head
56 Covey Meadow
57 Goat Haunt Overlook
58 Hidden Meadow
59 Kintla Lake Head
60 Kootenai Lakes
61 Lake Francis
One-way Mileage& Elevation5.8 mi. - gains 800 ft.
7.1 mi. - rolling hills
1.5 mi. - rolling hills
1.0 mi. - gains 800 ft.
1.2 mi. - gains 250 ft.
6.6 mi. - rolling hills
2.5 mi. - gains 200 ft.
6.2 mi. - gains 1050 ft.
Trailhead
Bowman Lake Ranger Station
Bowman Lake Ranger Station
Polebridge Ranger Station
Goat Haunt Ranger Station
3 miles south of Polebridge Ranger Station
.25 miles west of Kintla Lake Campground
Goat Haunt Ranger Station
Goat Haunt Ranger Station
Destination
62 Lake Janet
63 Logging Lake
64 Lower Quartz Lake
65 Numa Lookout
66 Quartz Lake
67 Rainbow Falls
68 Waterton Townsite
One-way Mileage& Elevation3.3 mi. - gains 750 ft.
4.5 mi. - gains 400 ft.
(a) 3.0 mi. - gains 1200 ft.then descends 1000 ft.(b) 6.9 mi. - gains 500 ft
5.6 mi. - gains 2930 ft.
6.0 mi. - gains 1800 ft. then descends 1600 ft.
1.0 mi. - gains 30 ft.
8.5 mi. - gains 200 ft.
Trailhead
Goat Haunt Ranger Station
Just north of the Logging Creek Ranger Station
Bowman Lake Picnic Area
Just north of Quartz Creek Campground
Bowman Lake Ranger Station
Bowman Lake Picnic Area
Goat Haunt Ranger Station
Goat Haunt Ranger Station
Challenge, adventure, a sense of discovery,
and solitude can be part of your backcountry
experience. But in order to ensure that
Glacier’s backcountry remains unimpaired
for future generations, visitors must be moti-
vated by an ethic that compels responsibility
toward the resource. It is the task of every
backcountry visitor to learn and practice
Leave No Trace skills and ethics.
Leave No Trace outdoor skills and ethics is
a national program promoting responsible
outdoor recreation and stewardship of our
public lands. The National Park Service is a
partner in this program, along with other
federal land management agencies.
1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
3. Leave What You Find
4. Properly Dispose of Waste
5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
6. Respect Wildlife
7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors
This copyrighted information has been reprinted with permission from the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics.For more information or materials, please visit www.LNT.org or call 303.442.8222.
Hiking books and maps are an excellent
way of preparing for your trip. The
Glacier National Park Conservancy is a
nonprofit organization working with the
National Park Service to assist Glacier’s
educational and interpretive activities,
cultural programs, and special projects.
They stock a number of publications that
are excellent pre-planning guides.
Contact the Conservancy at:
Glacier National Park Conservancy
PO Box 2749
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
406-892-3250
www.glaciernationalparkconservancy.org
1015HO10
Grizzly and Cubs TERRY DOSSEY
Goat Haunt and North Fork Trails
Map Legend Visitor Center
Ranger Station
Campground
Lodging
Paved Roads
Unpaved Roads
Trails
1 Trail Destination
TRIP PLANNING INFORMATIONLEAVE NO TRACE PRINCIPLES
Glacier National Park’s publications are funded through a generous donation from theGlacier National Park Conservancy.
Day Hikes in Glacier
Lake Isabel
Cobalt Lake
UpperTwo MedicineLake
No NameLake
OldmanLake
PitamakanLake
TwoMedicineLake
MedicineGrizzly Lake
Morning StarLake
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Mt. Henry
Never LaughsMountain
Beaverhead Mountain
PaintedTepeePeak
Grizzly Mtn
Mt. Rockwell
Mt. Helen PumpellyPillar
SinopahMtn
FlinschPeak
Mt. Morgan
MedicineGrizzly Peak
Triple DividePeak
SpotMtn
Red Mtn
Rising WolfMtn
Bad MarriageMountain
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17 Apikuni Falls
18 Baring Falls
19 Beaver Pond Loop
20 Cracker Lake
21 Granite Park Chalet Horse use on (b) & (c)
22 Grinnell Glacier Viewpoint
23 Grinnell Lake
24 Hidden Lake Overlook*
25 Iceberg Lake
26 Otokomi Lake
27 Piegan Pass
28 Ptarmigan Falls
29 Ptarmigan Lake
30 Ptarmigan Tunnel
31 Red Eagle Lake
32 Redrock Falls
33 Saint Mary Falls
34 Siyeh Pass Area
One-way Mileage& Elevation1.0 mi. - gains 700 ft.
0.3 mi. - drops 250 ft.
3.3 mi. - gains 150 ft.
6.4 mi. - gains 1400 ft.
(a) 7.6 mi. - gains 800 ft.(b) 7.6 mi. - gains 2300 ft.(c) 4.2 mi. - gains 2200 ft.
(a) 5.3 mi. - gains 1600 ft.(b) 3.6 mi. - gains 1600 ft
(a) 3.4 mi. - gains 60 ft.(b) 1.1 mi. - gains 60 ft.
1.4 mi. - gains 460 ft.
4.8 mi. - gains 1200 ft.
5.5 mi. - gains 1900 ft.
(a) 4.5 mi. - gains 1750 ft.(b) 8.4 mi. - gains 2640 ft.
2.7 mi. - gains 700 ft.
4.3 mi. - gains 1700 ft.
5.3 mi. - gains 2300 ft.
8.1 mi. - gains 200 ft.
1.8 mi. - gains 100 ft.
(a) 0.8 mi. - drops 260 ft.(b) 1.2 mi. - drops 260 ft.(c) 1.6 mi. - gains 140 ft.
(a) 4.6 mi. - gains 2240 ft.(b) 5.5 mi. - gains 3440 ft.
Trailhead
1.1 mile east of Many Glacier Hotel
Sunrift Gorge Pullout, 10 miles west of Saint Mary
1913 Ranger Station
South end of the Many Glacier Hotel parking lot
via Highline Trail, Continental Divide sign at Logan PassSwiftcurrent Trailhead at Many GlacierLoop Trailhead on the Going-to-the-Sun Road
Grinnell Glacier Trailhead or Many Glacier HotelUsing concession boat from Many Glacier Hotel
Grinnell Glacier Trailhead or Many Glacier HotelUsing concession boat from Many Glacier Hotel
Logan Pass Visitor Center
Iceberg Ptarmigan Trailhead
Next to Rising Sun Campstore
Piegan Pass Trailhead, 15 miles west of Saint MarySouth end of the Many Glacier Hotel parking lot
Iceberg Ptarmigan Trailhead
Iceberg Ptarmigan Trailhead
Iceberg Ptarmigan Trailhead
1913 Ranger Station parking area
Swiftcurrent Trailhead
Saint Mary Falls Shuttle StopSaint Mary Falls Trailhead, 10.5 miles west ofSaint MaryUsing concession operated boat from Rising Sun
Piegan Pass Trailhead, 15 miles west of Saint MarySunrift Gorge Pullout, 10 miles west of Saint Mary
Destination
35 Sun PointNature Trail
36 Sunrift Gorge
37 Swiftcurrent Nature Trail
38 Swiftcurrent Pass
39 Virginia Falls
One-way Mileage& Elevation0.8 mi. - drops 250 ft.
200 ft. - gains 40 ft.
2.3 mile loop trail
6.8 mi. - gains 2300 ft.
(a)1.6 mi. - drops 260 ft. then gains 285 ft.(b)1.8 mi. - drops 260 ft. then gains 285 ft.(c) 2.4 mi. - gains 425 ft.
Destination40 Appistoki Falls
41 Aster Falls
42 Aster Park
43 Cobalt Lake
44 Dawson Pass*
45 No Name Lake
46 Oldman Lake
47 Paradise Point
48 Pitamakan Pass*
49 Rockwell Falls
50 Running Eagle Falls
51 Scenic Point
52 Twin Falls
53 Upper TwoMedicine Lake
One-way Mileage& Elevation0.6 mi. - gains 260 ft.
1.2 mi. - gains 100 ft.
2.0 mi. - gains 670 ft.
5.8 mi. - gains 1400 ft.
6.5 mi. - gains 2450 ft.
4.9 mi. - gains 800 ft.
6.4 mi. - gains 1500 ft.
0.7 mi. - gain 100 ft.
7.6 mi. - gains 2400 ft.
3.5 mi. - gains 375 ft.
0.3 mi. - accessible
3.9 mi. - gains 2350 ft.
(a) 3.5 mi. - gains 75 ft.(b) 0.9 mi. - gains 75 ft.
(a) 5.0 mi. - gains 350 ft.(b) 2.2 mi. - gains 350 ft.
Trailhead.25 mi. east of Two Medicine Ranger Station
South Shore Trailhead
South Shore Trailhead
South Shore Trailhead
North Shore Trailhead
North Shore Trailhead
North Shore Trailhead
South Shore Trailhead
North Shore Trailhead
South Shore Trailhead
Running Eagle Falls Trailhead
.25 mi. east of Two Medicine Ranger Station
North Shore TrailheadUsing concession boat near South Shore Trailhead
North Shore TrailheadUsing concession boat near South Shore Trailhead
Destination
1 Apgar Bike Path
2 Apgar Lookout
3 Avalanche Lake
4 Fish Creek to ApgarBike Path
5 Fish Lake
6 Howe Lake
7 Huckleberry Lookout
8 Johns Lake Loop
9 Lake McDonald West Shore
10 Mt. Brown Lookout
11 Oxbow Trail
12 Rocky Point
13 Snyder Lake
14 Sperry Chalet
15 Trail of the Cedars
16 Trout Lake
One-way Mileage& Elevation1.5 mi. - mostly level
3.6 mi. - gains 1850 ft.
2.3 mi. - gains 500 ft.
1.2 mi. - gains 25 ft.
2.7 mi. - gains 1000 ft.
1.6 mi. - gains 240 ft.
6.0 mi. - gains 2725 ft.
3.0 mi. - gains 160 ft.
7.4 mi. - mostly level
5.2 mi. - gains 4325 ft.
1.5 mi - mostly level
1.1 mi. - gains 85 ft.
4.3 mi. - gains 2147 ft.
6.3 mi. - gains 3432 ft.
0.7 mi. - accessible
4.0 mi. - gains and drops 2100 ft.
Trailhead
Asphalt path just south of the Apgar Backcountry Permit Center
Take the first turn north of the West Entrance and continue 1.5 miles beyond Quarter Circle Bridge.
Avalanche Picnic Area
First turn north of the Lower McDonald Creek Bridge
Sperry Trailhead
Howe Lake Trailhead on the Inside North Fork Road
Huckleberry Mt. Trailhead on the Camas Road
Johns Lake Trailhead
(1) Trailhead 0.2 miles north of Fish Creek Campground(2) 2.8 miles west on North Lake McDonald Road
Sperry Trailhead
South side of the McDonald Creek Bridge on the Camas Road
Trailhead 0.2 miles north of Fish Creek Campground
Sperry Trailhead
Sperry Trailhead
Avalanche Picnic Area
Trout Lake Trailhead
Trailhead
Sunrift Gorge Pullout, 10 miles west of Saint MarySun Point Parking Area Temporarily Closed
Sunrift Gorge Pullout, 10 miles west of Saint Mary
Grinnell Glacier Trailhead or Many Glacier HotelThe first ¼ mile past the Grinnell Glacier Trailhead iswheelchair accessible.
Swiftcurrent Trailhead
Saint Mary Falls Shuttle Stop
Saint Mary Falls Trailhead, 10.5 miles west of Saint Mary
Using concession operated boat from Rising Sun
*Additional 1.2 miles further to Hidden Lake dropping 780 ft. from the Overlook
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Heavy Horse Use
Saint Mary Falls, Sunrift Gorge & Sun Point Trails
1 Trail Destination
Trails easily accessed by the shuttle system
Sun Point Parking AreaTemporarily Closed forRoad Reconstruction
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2 KilometersNorth
GrinnellLake
LakeJosephine
CrackerLake
PtarmiganLake
IcebergLake
Redrock Lake
GrinnellGlacier
SHERBURNE LAKE
HelenLake
PoiaLake
SAIN
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OtokomiLake
AvalancheLake
RedEagleLake
HiddenLake
McDonald Creek
Saint Mary River Re
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Logan Pass
Saint Mary
Babb
Rising Sun
Avalanche
CONTINENTAL
DIVIDE
CONTINENTAL
DIVIDE
Highline Trail
Grinnell Glacier Trailhead
Many Glacier Hotel
Swiftcurrent Pass
Swiftcurrent Trailhead
PtarmiganTunnel
The Loop Trailhead
Many Glacier Iceberg Ptarmigan TrailheadSwiftcurrent Motor Inn
Piegan Pass Trailhead
Piegan Pass
Saint Mary FallsShuttle Stop
1913RangerStation
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Going-to-th
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Granite ParkChalet
Gunsight PassTrailhead
SiyehBend
Sunrift Gorge
Rising SunBoat Dock
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Mt. Wilbur
Mt. Grinnell
Allen Mtn
Mt. Siyeh
Wynn Mtn
Cataract Mtn
SwiftcurrentMtn
Mt.Gould
Apikuni MtnAhern Peak
Mt.Cannon
Pollock Mtn
ClementsMtn
Reynolds Mtn
Otokomi Mtn
Goat Mtn
Going-to-the-SunMountain
Dusty StarMtn
Mahtotopa Mtn
Red Eagle Mtn
Little Chief Mtn
Curly Bear Mtn
DivideMountain
PTARMIGANW
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Napi Point
Singleshot Mtn
East Flattop Mtn
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38
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32
25
28
29
30
37
27
20
34
26
24
33
18
36
35
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15
39
31
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Shuttle Stop
Accessible Trails
Logan Pass, St. Mary, & Many Glacier Trails
To increase accuracy, these mileages have been updated to include geographic information systems data, which takes both distance and terrain into account. These mileages may differ slightly from those found in some publications and on trail signs.
* Dawson Pass and Pitamakan Pass can be combined to form an 18.8 mi. loop.
Sun Point Parking AreaTemporarily Closed ForRoad Reconstruction
Sun Point Parking AreaTemporarily Closed ForRoad Reconstruction
