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Glacier National Park hiking guide

Lincoln Lake

A 16.6-mile out-and-back with 3,270 ft of climbing in Apgar, rated difficult.

Lincoln Lake, Glacier National Park
Photo: Mollivan Jon

Key facts

Length
16.6 mi (26.6 km)
Elevation gain
3,270 ft (998 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Difficult
Area
Apgar
Highest point
4,900 ft
Lowest point
3,214 ft

About Lincoln Lake

This trail ascends steeply over Snyder Ridge, offering filtered views of the surrounding mountains. It then descends to Lincoln Creek and follows the valley to Lincoln Lake, a picturesque cirque lake surrounded by cliffs. The trail's terminus features the impressive Beaver Chief Falls. Wildlife viewing and birdwatching are popular activities along the route.

Route map

Route map of Lincoln Lake 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 Lincoln Lake3,5004,0004,5005,000051015Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 4,900 ftLow 3,214 ft
Elevation runs from 3,214 ft to 4,900 ft over 16.1 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

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