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Glacier National Park hiking guide

Gunsight Pass

A 20.3-mile point-to-point with 3,800 ft of climbing in North Fork, rated extreme.

Gunsight Pass, Glacier National Park
Photo: Doug Letterman · CC BY 2.0

Key facts

Length
20.3 mi (32.6 km)
Elevation gain
3,800 ft (1,158 m)
Route type
Point to point
Difficulty
Extreme
Area
North Fork
Horses
Allowed
Trip length
Multi-day

About Gunsight Pass

This trail offers breathtaking views of turquoise lakes, glaciers, and towering mountain peaks. It features Gunsight Lake and Lake Ellen Wilson, with stunning waterfalls and abundant wildlife. The hike includes traversing the Continental Divide and offers a mix of forested areas and alpine landscapes.

Route map

Route map of Gunsight Pass in Glacier National Park2 miN
StartFinishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Nearby in North Fork

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