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Glacier National Park hiking guide

Dawson Pass

A 13.7-mile out-and-back with 3,100 ft of climbing in Two Medicine, rated difficult.

Dawson Pass, Glacier National Park
Photo: alex ranaldi

Key facts

Length
13.7 mi (22.1 km)
Elevation gain
3,100 ft (944 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Difficult
Area
Two Medicine
Highest point
7,977 ft
Lowest point
5,171 ft

About Dawson Pass

This trail leads to a high pass offering stunning views of the Lewis Range and Big Horn Basin. It traverses scenic meadows and offers chances to see wildlife like bighorn sheep. The hike involves a steep climb through Bighorn Basin, culminating in panoramic views of surrounding peaks.

Route map

Route map of Dawson Pass in Glacier National Park1 miN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Dawson Pass6,0007,0008,0000510Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 7,977 ftLow 5,171 ft
Elevation runs from 5,171 ft to 7,977 ft over 13.6 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

Nearby in Two Medicine

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