Glacier National Park hiking guide
Avalanche Lake
A 5.7-mile out-and-back with 630 ft of climbing in Logan Pass, rated moderate.
Key facts
- Length
- 5.7 mi (9.2 km)
- Elevation gain
- 630 ft (191 m)
- Route type
- Out and back
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Area
- Logan Pass
- Highest point
- 3,967 ft
- Lowest point
- 3,410 ft
- Paved
- Yes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes
About Avalanche Lake
This trail winds through a forested gorge and offers stunning views of a glacier-fed lake. The path begins with a walk through a cedar forest, followed by a climb to the lake, which is rimmed by steep cliffs and features numerous cascading waterfalls.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
