Avalanche Lake Guided Day Hike

Avalanche Lake Guided Day Hike

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Educational Guided Tour

Daily, June – September: Join us on one of the most popular hikes in Glacier National Park! After traveling past the gorgeous Lake McDonald, we will begin our educational hike at the lush Trail of the Cedars trailhead. We will continue climbing along the Avalanche Lake trail. This boardwalk portion winds through an ancient forest, thick with western red cedars and western hemlocks. We will then continue climbing along the Avalanche Lake trail, getting a chance to marvel at avalanche blowdown, massive glacial erratics, and a glacier-fed cirque basin that leaves every hiker misty-eyed. This day program will provide in-depth education on wildlife, geology, and ecology.

Physical Requirements: Total Distance (roundtrip): up to 5 miles / Total elevation gain: 730 feet

Meeting Place: Glacier Institute, 320 Nucleus Ave, Columbia Falls, MT 59912

Food: Please bring a trail lunch, plenty of water and snacks for the day.

Park Entrance Fees: Participants are responsible for purchasing their park entry passes prior to the course. These can be purchased online at: https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/74280

Equipment: Most importantly, bring comfortable hiking shoes, at least 1-2 liter water bottle, backpack, rain gear, hat, and sunscreen. Weather can be varied, especially at the varying elevations of Logan Pass, so please be prepared with appropriate clothing, especially warm layers for potential snow and high winds. Binoculars are very useful, but optional, as well as any field guides that interest you.