Between these two ponds is an unmarked trail that leads to the Dragon's Trail, which also offers spectacular views of Hidden Lake. Reynolds and 8016-foot Heavy Runner Mountain will be on your left as you ascend to the top of the pass.Įven relatively late into the season it's likely you'll have to cross over a couple of small snowfields as you proceed up to the pass and over to Hidden Lake Overlook.Īt just over a mile from the trailhead hikers will reach a small rise, then will pass a couple of small ponds on your left. From here the trail shifts to a more southwesterly course, and begins heading in the direction of Bearhat Mountain.
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Oberlin.Ī little more than a half-mile from the visitor center, after climbing a series of steps, hikers will reach the end of the first boardwalk section. Standing towards the northwest is 8180-foot Mt. Look towards the north, on your right, for some outstanding views of the Garden Wall (see photo above). Once the snow melts, however, the Hanging Gardens becomes an incredibly beautiful carpet of wildflowers.Īs you proceed upwards during the early portions of the hike, 8760-foot Clements Mountain will dominate the view directly in front of you (see photo on right). The boardwalk helps to keep hikers above the snow, slush, mud and rivulets. At this elevation snow tends to linger around well into the summer. The trail begins as a paved surface, but soon turns into a raised boardwalk after only a short distance. You'll also have the option of using the park's shuttle system throughout the day. If you wish to avoid the crowds I highly recommend starting your hike as early in the morning as possible.
As a result, parking is usually an issue during peak tourist season. You should also expect extreme crowds, as the Hidden Lake Overlook area is one of the most popular destinations in Glacier National Park. At this lofty elevation visitors should normally expect a lot of sun and wind. The entire length of this trail is completely open and exposed as you proceed through the alpine meadows known as the Hanging Gardens. The trail is more commonly referred to as the Hidden Lake Nature Trail. Once on the back side of the visitor center, after climbing the stairway, stay towards the right and look for the Hanging Gardens Trailhead. The hike to Hidden Lake in Glacier National Park begins from the west side of the Logan Pass Visitor Center. Hiking Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks provides details for more than 60 hikes, including trail descriptions, best hiking seasons, difficulty ratings, average hiking times, GPS- compatible maps, and hikes suited to every ability.
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