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While Avalanche Lake sits in the low-lying valley of
the park, a hike to
HIDDEN LAKE takes you to the top of Lo-
gan Pass. To get there, drive up Going-to-the-Sun Road
and park at the Logan Pass Visitor's Center. Set out on
the well-marked trail behind the visitor's center to make
your way to the overlook.
The trail starts on a wide, wooden boardwalk that
keeps hikers above the fragile alpine ecosystem present
at the top of Logan Pass. As you hike, keep your eyes
peeled for wildflowers, mountain goats, bighorn sheep,
marmots, and more. As you near the overlook, the goats
(typically present in the rock formations on the right side
of the trail) are particularly photogenic, but remember to
keep your distance!
The outlook itself offers sweeping views of Hidden
Lake in the valley below. If you'd like to hike down to the
water, keep going past the boardwalk, and make your way
down the remaining 1,000 feet of switchbacks and rough trail.
SPECS: 2.7 miles round trip with 540 feet of elevation gain. Bathrooms are available at Logan Pass Visitor's Center.
INSIDER TIP: Parking is competitive at Logan Pass, so get an early start. Also, remember to pack layers, since it can
be windy and unseasonably chilly at the top of the pass. Finally, the Hidden Lake Overlook trail begins with some
large, uphill steps on the boardwalk. Don't let this discourage you, though. The trail evens out once it reaches
elevation.
Hidden Lake Overlook
Hidden Lake Trail
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HIDDEN LAKE
OVERLOOK
