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Avalanche Lake, Glacier National Park

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#1 of 11 in Trails in Glacier National Park
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  • By Carolyn K
    Well, you can arrive at 6am for a parking spot but won’t have a view of the lake once you arrive due to early morning fog or arrive later and fight the hassle of finding a parking spot. Have no idea....  more »
  • By lahanson
    This was a longer hike than we had anticipated. There were lots of up and down parts. But once we got there is was beautiful. There are like 6 streams of water feeding down from the higher...  more »
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  • By Peter Disbury
    Stunning lake, short steep 700ft climb only 2.3 miles each way. Rewarding lake views.
  • By Josh Pruitt
    Best viewed early morning. You might see a bear or two across the lake.
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