Snow also tends to linger in this area well into the season, so be prepared to stomp in some slush until late July.
Hidden lake glacier free#
It is an extremely popular destination in the park, so arrive before 9am if you hope to find a parking spot (or take the free shuttle provided by the park service!). The Hidden Lake trail begins at the Logan Pass visitor center, which at 6,646 feet is the highest point in the park that you can access by car. With pavement and boardwalks traversing much of the journey towards the Hidden Lake Lookout, this trail can throw some serious hikers off at first by being so “easy.” However, its accessibility for many types of travelers is what makes it so likable. There are amazing backpacking routes, peaks to scramble, and rivers to raft, but the one trail that I always recommend (especially to families) is to Hidden Lake. While working in the park, I learned about some of the best trails in the area. These places are sacred, wild, and need protection but it is these meaningful vacations with our friends and family that create the environmental stewards we need. This family quickly reminded me of how important it is to share the excitement of our parks with others. Next to the amazing trails, the incredible connection that people make with this place is what has made the park so memorable. That look in their eyes is the reason that I choose to work in Glacier National Park. Their eyes all lit up as they took a break from their daily routine and reminisced on a summertime memory. With excitement, the kids told me how they saw bears, moose, and mountain goats, then laughed about their timing with arriving to the park the day that the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road closed for the season. They came up with their two children and each of them took turns raving about their trip to the park, saying that it was one of their absolute favorite national park experiences. The father had seen the mountain goat bumper stickers on my car as well as the hiking decals on my computer and connected the dots. While writing at a coffee shop today, a young family approached me and asked about Glacier National Park. Purchase your pass the day before your guided hike the park gates and visitor centres are not open in the early morning, and our guides do not sell park passes.Hidden Lake Glacier National Park, Montana Words and Photography by Lauren Hurst CostĪll participants on the Hidden Lake guided hikes require a valid national park pass. All hike times are in Mountain Daylight Time, the same time zone as Calgary, Alberta and Golden, British Columbia. When travelling east from Vancouver, the time changes from the Pacific Time Zone to the Mountain Time Zone at Glacier National Park’s eastern boundary.
Hidden Lake guided hikes run every Sunday and Monday starting July 9 to Aug 28, and every Saturday and Sunday starting Sept 2 to Sept 24. We want you to enjoy your day! If you are unsure if this hike is right for you, please call us at 1-40 or by emailing Schedule - 2023 Hidden Lake guided hikes
The remaining 1.5 km of the trail narrows and climbs gently towards the lake on well maintained trail. A short hill quickly flattens out to a relatively wide trail on packed dirt for 3.3 km. You don’t need to be an experienced hiker, but it is important that you are prepared in terms of fitness and personal equipment. The shuttle will bring you up a private access road to the start of the trail. Hidden Lake Hike is rated as a moderate hike. Duration: 6 hours 8 am - 2 pm Is this hike right for you?
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