We have found trekking poles (even for our kids) really help out with balance and with going uphill, putting less strain on your knees and legs. These are easy to put on and will keep you from slipping in the snow. Since you may encounter snow, we recommend bringing microspikes with you. While Glacier National Park is not known for being hot, you’ll want to be sure and take with you plenty of water. Since you may encounter snow and wildlife that has the potential to attack you, you need to be prepared. If you hike the entire trail, you’ll be on it for a couple of hours.
PREPARATION FOR HIKING THE HIDDEN LAKE TRAIL Those who hike this trail must have good balance. The trail is not wheelchair accessible and is at times steep. Up through mid-July, the are significant amounts of snow on the trail, making it difficult if you are not sure on your feet or wearing boots. Once the boardwalk ends, the trail is on packed dirt or gravel in the late summer. While this may sound easy, it heads uphill nearly the entire way. The beginning of the trail is on boardwalk. HIDDEN LAKE TRAIL: TRAIL SURFACE AND ACCESSIBILITY There are restrooms at the trailhead, but none on the trail. We saw nearly a hundred cars lined up on the side of the road, all with tickets. And for those of you who think that “they can’t ticket us all,” be advised that they will. Resist the urge to park illegally on the side of the road, as they park service will ticket you. The lot is frequently closed throughout the day due to crowds. Yes, that means that you should plan on waking up very early! We recommend getting to the lot before 7:30 AM. The parking lot is large, with spaces for over 100 cars. Mary to the Logan Pass Parking Area (this is 18 miles and will take between 35 and 45 minutes, depending on the time of day) Directions from West Glacier to the Logan Pass Parking Area (this is 32 miles and will take over an hour, especially when traffic is especially heavy).The parking area is on the south side of the road. Allow much more time to get here than you think it will take you. The Going-to-the-Sun Road is amazing, but travel is slow. It is 32 miles east of West Glacier and 18 miles west of St. Logan Pass is right on the Going-to-the-Sun Road at the Continental Divide.
The parking area for the Hidden Lake Trail is at Logan Pass. Hidden Lake Trail parking area map, courtesy of the National Park Service PARKING AND TRAILHEAD FOR THE HIDDEN LAKE TRAIL We cover the best hikes, have links to useful info, tell you tips on where to stay and what to do while visiting the park and the surrounding area.
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Restrooms: Located at the trailhead and on the trailĪhead of your trip, be sure to download a copy of our Glacier National Park Itinerary.Watch out for: Mosquitoes, bears, sun exposure.To beat the crowds: Arrive before 7:30 am or after 4:00 pm.Best time of year to hike: Early summer to fall.While there are some things that you’ll need to know and be prepared for, we highly recommend taking this hike the entire way (or at least to the Hidden Lake Overlook) while visiting Glacier National Park. On the way up you’ll be filled with anticipation, and on the way down to the lake you’ll be awestruck by the scenery the entire time. This trail moves through amazing scenery, has an abundance of mountain wildlife and takes hikers on both sides of the continental divide. The Hidden Lake Trail in Glacier National Park is one of the best hiking experiences we’ve ever had. Personalized National Park Posters (WPA Style)
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