Wildlife Sightings And Scenic Views Await You On The Glacier Lake Trail In Montana
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Jessica Wick
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If you’re an avid hiker in Montana, you know that half the fun of the experience is discovering new off-the-beaten-path trails that lead to beautiful destinations — and the Treasure State is full of them. And since there’s plenty of time left to get in a few more great hikes before winter weather sets in, we thought we’d highlight one of our favorite hidden gems, the Glacier Lake Trail near Red Lodge. This stunning terrain deserves more praise.
The lovely lake itself sits nestled in a deep glacial bowl high in the Beartooth Mountains.
From there, follow the road past the Limberpine campground to the end of the pavement. Take a left toward the trailhead, but take note — this is a rough ride with a lot of potholes best taken in a high clearance vehicle.
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The trail can get quite steep at times, so if it's been a while since you've gone hiking, you may want to build up your endurance a bit first.
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From the ridge top, the trail drops about 300 feet in elevation to the lakeshore — and yes, this means you have an elevation gain on both the hike to the lake and the return back to the trailhead.
It's large in size, however, so you'll have no problem avoiding other people if that's your goal.
The lake is pristine, with water so clear you might get a glimpse of the fish swimming in it.
Once the snow hits the area, though, it tends to shut down for the winter for everyone's safety.
Have you ever heard of Glacier Lake?
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Glacier Lake, Montana 59868, USA