The trail starts south of the Avalanche Gorge Footbridge on the Trail of the Cedars and winds its way through old-growth cedars and hemlock forest. The boardwalk meanders along the roaring stream to a beautiful glacial melt lake fed by waterfalls from the surrounding alpine bowl.

The hike to Avalanche Lake in Glacier National Park begins from the Trail of the Cedars Trailhead, located 5.5 miles east of the Lake McDonald Lodge. The Trail of the Cedars, a wheelchair accessible trail, is a loop hike that begins and ends along the Going-to-the-Sun Road.

2024年6月3日 · The trail runs along a raised boardwalk, through a cedar forest that reminds you of Sequoia National Park, across Avalanche Gorge, and alongside Avalanche Creek before veering into the forest, and ending at the shore of Avalanche Lake, a place of exceptional beauty and magnificence.

2022年3月22日 · The Avalanche Lake Trail in Glacier National Park is one of the best hikes in the park. Here's how to take it on with tips and information from a local.

The Avalanche Lake Trail at Glacier National Park near West Glacier, Montana is a moderate 3.9-mile out-and-back hike that leads to Avalanche Lake and its 2,000-foot tall waterfalls while passing through a cedar forest full of moss-covered rocks and …

2020年12月22日 · One of the best hikes you can take in Glacier National Park to immerse yourself in the wilderness of Montana is the Avalanche Lake Trail. With its bubbling streams, forests teeming with wildlife, and sweeping views of the surrounding mountains, this is an adventure you won’t want to miss.

Detailed hike for Avalanche Lake in Glacier National Park. See an elevation profile, mileage, trail highlights & a guided tour from a former park employee.

2022年5月19日 · Avalanche Lake Trail, Montana: pictures, video, how to get there, what to expect and guide to the best hike in Glacier National Park!

Hiking the Avalanche Lake Trail. For the first 0.4 miles (0.6 km), the Avalanche Lake Trail follows the Trail of the Cedars until the back of the loop, near the second bridge crossing over Avalanche Creek.

2023年9月1日 · The Avalanche Lake trail is rated as moderate and has a total elevation gain of 757 feet, and the highest point of elevation is just under 4,000 feet. While most average hikers won’t have any difficulty on this hike, there are parts of the trail that include steep inclines and even some steps.