Piegan Pass Trail,
Glacier National Park

Located 34.1 miles from Columbia Falls, Montana (MT)
4 Stars
21,253 Steps 1  (9.8 mi)
Trails National Parks Glacier Piegan Pass Trail

Elevation

The Piegan Pass Trail has a maximum elevation of 7,575 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,938 ft. and an elevation range of 2,637 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
9.8 mi4,938 ft7,575 ft2,637 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
4.4 hrs193.22,319 ft239 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
3.7 hrs19.9239 ft2,319 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 Piegan Pass 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 Cleveland, MT
  2. North Topo Map: Gable Mountain, MT
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Chief Mountain, MT
  4. West Topo Map: Ahern Pass, MT
  5. Topo Map: Many Glacier, MT
  6. East Topo Map: Lake Sherburne, MT
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Mount Cannon, MT
  8. South Topo Map: Logan Pass, MT
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Rising Sun, MT

FAQ

What is the length of the Piegan Pass Trail?
The length of the trail is 9.8 miles (15.8 km) or 21,253 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Piegan Pass Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 4.4 hours in one direction and in 3.7 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.