Distance
Up to 8 Miles
Elevation Gain
1,000 Feet
Difficulty
Moderate
Cost Per Person
$175
Hike Overview
Join us as we explore the unique natural wonders of the Two Medicine Valley during this day hike in Glacier National Park. You will hike along the south shore of Two Medicine Lake and have the opportunity to encounter bubbling creeks and flowing waterfalls along the way. Trails to the various falls may involve higher elevation changes but always at a gradual pace. Hikers will encounter montane forest of lodgepole pine and Douglas fir throughout the meadows and marshy areas of this beautiful valley. This corner of the park has multiple opportunities for wildlife viewing. The hike through the Two Medicine Valley involves a distance between 5 and 7 miles and up to 1,000 ft of elevation gain.
Two Medicine Valley Educational Day Hike
Hike Overview Continued
Educational Tour Guide
Join us as we explore the unique natural wonders of the Two Medicine Valley during this day hike in Glacier National Park. You will hike along the south shore of Two Medicine Lake and have the opportunity to encounter bubbling creeks and flowing waterfalls along the way. Trails to the various falls may involve higher elevation changes but always at a gradual pace. Hikers will encounter montane forest of lodgepole pine and Douglas fir throughout the meadows and marshy areas of this beautiful valley. This corner of the park has multiple opportunities for wildlife viewing. The hike through the Two Medicine Valley involves a distance between 5 and 7 miles and up to 500 ft of elevation gain.
*Please note that the turnaround point on shoulder season hikes may vary due to weather and conditions.
Meeting Place: Glacier Institute 7450 HWY 2 East, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Food: Please bring a trail lunch, plenty of water, and snacks for the day.
Physical Requirements: Total Distance (round-trip): 5 to 8 miles / Total elevation gain: Up to 1,000 feet
What to Expect On Your Two Medicine Valley Educational Day Hike
Physical Requirements: We will spend the day hiking the Two Medicine Valley. Sinopah Mountain, meaning “kit fox” in Blackfeet, looms above the South Shore trailhead of Two Medicine Lake, a sedimentary monument of awe. Hikers will encounter montane forest of lodgepole pine and Douglas fir throughout the meadows and marshy areas of this beautiful valley. Hiking through these stunning aspen parklands involves glacially carved lakes and towering mountains, waterfalls, and bubbling creeks.
* Trails listed are subject to change due to trail closure, weather, trail conditions, or wildlife.
Hike Details
- This day hike departs from 7450 HWY 2 East, Columbia Falls.
- The hike departs at 7:00 am and returns around 3:00 pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
- Transportation to and from the trail is provided.
- Your hiking guide is a certified Glacier Park naturalist who promises to make your trip safe, educational, and fun.
- There is a maximum of 14 hikers per trip.
- This program requires a minimum of 3 guests. In the unlikely case we don’t reach that number, you will be notified before the event.
What to Bring
Please remember that weather in NW Montana during all seasons can change quickly from warm and sunny to freezing at any time of the year. We recommend checking the weather prior to your trip. Please also check your course information sheet for specific gear requirements in addition to those listed below. Download complete checklist here.
- Lightweight hiking boots or a sturdy pair of hiking shoes
- 2-liter-sized water bottle or Camelback
- Day pack with plastic bag liner or cover
- Waterproof rain jacket and pants
- Sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent & lip balm
- Camera (optional)
- Trekking poles, if you like to use them for hiking (optional)
- Binoculars (optional)
- Field Notebook notes and sketches
You will receive a complete gear list via email once you register for your hike.