Glacier National Park hiking guide
Pitamakan Pass
A 15.1-mile out-and-back with 2,760 ft of climbing in Two Medicine, rated difficult.
Key facts
- Length
- 15.1 mi (24.2 km)
- Elevation gain
- 2,760 ft (842 m)
- Route type
- Out and back
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Area
- Two Medicine
- Highest point
- 7,643 ft
- Lowest point
- 5,171 ft
About Pitamakan Pass
This challenging loop traverses over a ridge of Rising Wolf Mountain, offering breathtaking views of alpine lakes and surrounding peaks. The trail passes through forests and avalanche chutes, culminating in a scenic traverse across a goat trail with vistas into the Coal/Nyack area. Highlights include Oldman Lake, Pitamakan Pass, and Dawson Pass, with opportunities to spot wildlife like bighorn sheep.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
