Avalanche Lake Trail,
Glacier National Park

Located 27.3 miles from Columbia Falls, Montana (MT)
4 Stars
5,745 Steps 1  (2.6 mi)
Trails National Parks Glacier Avalanche Lake Trail

Elevation

The Avalanche Lake Trail has a maximum elevation of 4,026 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,510 ft. and an elevation range of 516 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
2.6 mi3,510 ft4,026 ft516 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.2 hrs2.833 ft486 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.4 hrs40.5486 ft33 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Avalanche Lake Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Mount Geduhn, MT
  2. North Topo Map: Ahern Pass, MT
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Many Glacier, MT
  4. West Topo Map: Camas Ridge East, MT
  5. Topo Map: Mount Cannon, MT
  6. East Topo Map: Logan Pass, MT
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Lake McDonald West, MT
  8. South Topo Map: Lake McDonald East, MT
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Mount Jackson, MT

FAQ

What is the length of the Avalanche Lake Trail?
The length of the trail is 2.6 miles (4.1 km) or 5,745 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Avalanche Lake Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.2 hours in one direction and in 1.4 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.