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ModerateOut and Back
Glacier National Park/Montana

Hidden Lake Overlook

West Glacier, Montana

2.6 mi

Distance

551 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 17m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description
Popular trail from Logan Pass Visitor Center across alpine meadows to an overlook of Hidden Lake and Bearhat Mountain. Mountain goats are almost guaranteed.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Open

Updated Apr 19, 2026 — may be out of date

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Trail Details

  • No dogs
Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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  • Operator:406-888-7800
  • Address:64 Grinnell Drive, Glacier National Park Headquarters · West Glacier, MT · 59936
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 2, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

Best Seasons

Summer

Highlights

Hidden Lake viewsBearhat MountainMountain goatsAlpine wildflowersContinental Divide

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Verified from National Park Service public trails dataset

Trail centerline: National Park Service public trails dataset. Source ↗

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