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This is a somewhat strenuous but extremely rewarding hike in Glacier National Park. It is much less crowded than the more popular Logan Pass and High Line trails, and in my opinion, more rewarding.
Dawson Pass is on the Continental Divide at an elevation of 7,598 feet. It sits between Mt. Helen and Flinsch Peak. You will get amazing panoramic views of Glacier National Park, but be prepared for very strong wind gusts. Be sure to bring extra layers because the temperatures at the Pass will be significantly colder than through most of the hike, even in the summer. Since you're in bear country, be sure to make lots of noise and carry bear spray, which you can buy at the lodge store by the lake.
Once back on the trail, continue to climb steadily. You'll pass beautiful meadows and wild flowers. You'll reach a spot called Bighorn Basin. Be sure to keep an eye out for Bighorn Sheep, you're almost guaranteed to see some on the ridge above. After climbing above the tree line, you can look back and get a view of No Name Lake, as well as Two Medicine Lake way beyond. You'll soon reach Dawson Pass and you won't regret the strenuous hike!
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You can look down into 3 different valleys on this pass. It's incredible!!
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This gripping, 16 mile round trail reveals adventure at every turn. Nestled behind Pray Lake in Glacier National Park, the Pitamakan Pass hike will begin at the North Shore Trailhead. To access this trailhead, a fifteen dollar fee may be paid to cross Pray Lake by boat. If your pocket book is running dry or you're really wanting to burn some extra calories, a 1.5 mile trail near Two Medicine C...
Upper Two Medicine Lake
I did this trip during the end of autumn, and was pretty much the only person on the entire lake. With it being so serene and so quiet, I had the perfect nature getaway. I made sure to watch an epic sunrise on Two Medicine Lake, then spend the day taking my time to the upper lake and back, with a few small side trips along the way. Once you have reached Two Medicine Lake by car, find the Upper...
Hike to Two Medicine Pass
Starting at the South Shore trailhead on Two Medicine Lake (parking available), you'll follow the lake through alternating forest and meadows and eventually cross a small suspension bridge.  Afterwards the trail forks. Take the "Two Medicine Pass" trail on the left rather than the Twin Falls/Upper Two Medicine Lake trail and continue up until you reach Rockwell Falls, which is a popular destin...
Explore Two Medicine Lake
Two Medicine Lake sits in the southeastern part of Glacier NP away from the more popular Going-to-the-Sun Road. The 2-mile long lake has a 100 site campground that serves visitors on a first-come-first-serve basis; the campground opens mid-April and closes in November. From the main parking area, 12 different hikes can be accessed as well as a ramp for launching watercraft. (http://www.nps.gov...
Hike to Scenic Point in Glacier National Park
Park at the trailhead and begin the hike. The trail starts out relatively flat until you reach a small waterfall. Then, hike up the switchbacks for about 4 miles while gaining around 2300 feet. From the top, you can see both Upper Two Medicine Lake and Two Medicine Lake. The views are stunning. Turn around on the same path that you came from and start your descent.
Running Eagle Falls is located just 1.1 miles west from the Two Medicine entrance in Glacier National Park. The trailhead parking lot is just off the main road going to the lake– it is essentially impossible to miss. It mimics parking spots on the side of a city street. This hike is handicap accessible, so the entire family can easily take in the sights. The waterfall(s) are a mere 0.3 miles ...