Ahern Overlook Trail cuts off to the east, and is approximately 0.4 mile to the low saddle of Ahern Pass. From this vicinity of the pass, the Ahern Glacier can be seen to the southeast face of Ipasha Peak.

The Akokala Lake Trail is a pleasant day hike (approximately 5.8 miles) across ridges and valleys to a low-elevation lake. The trail leaves Bowman campground, ascending to Numa Ridge, turning eastward, and then descends steeply to Akokala Creek.

Length: 4.8 miles.Trail Begins: Trailhead.Trail Ends: Loop

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The elevation gain along this trail is 1,835 feet and the maximum elevation is 5,236 feet.

Length: 2.8 miles.Trail Begins: Rubideau.Trail Ends: Apgar Lookout

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The Appekunny Creek Trail climbs steadily 600 feet in elevation to Appekunny Falls. This is a short, well-maintained trail.

Length: 1.0 miles.Trail Begins: Many Glacier Road.Trail Ends: Appekunny Falls

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Aster Park Trail veers off of the Two Medicine South Shore Trail, and runs up a ravine to Aster Falls. The total distance from the East boat dock is 1.9 miles to the end of the trail. Above the falls is an open meadow known as Aster Park.

Autumn Creek Trail begins on the west bank of Autumn Creek as it enters Bear Creek west of the Blacktail Hills, on US Highway 2 at the southeastern portion of the Park.

Avalanche Creek Trail is a half-day hike from Avalanche Creek trailhead to Avalanche Lake. This is one of the more popular hikes in the park, primarily due to the spectacular destination. The elevation gain along this trail is 505 feet and the maximum elevation is 3,905 feet.

Bear Mountain Overlook Trail is a short spur trail off of the Belly River trail. It is an old trail that crosses the river at the campground and winds around the base of Sentinel Mountain. This trail is not regularly maintained but does offers views of Bear, Sentinel and Chief Mountains.

Length: 1.2 miles.Trail Begins: 1913 Ranger Station.Trail Ends: Red Eagle Trail

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Belly River Trail begins at Chief Mountain customs, on a ridge overlooking the Belly River Valley. The trail continues up the river to the Belly River Ranger Station. At this point trails to Gable Pass and the Mokowanis River valley converge with the Belly River Trail.

The scenery varies from grass and willow rival valleys to dense forest, to high meadows. There is also a variety of wildlife, including grizzlies, to be seen along this trail.

The Yellowstone River Trail travels from Hellroaring Trailhead to Gardiner, Montana. The trail follows the Yellowstone River, passing a variety of interesting features along its 18 mile length. For most of the way the river flows through the Black Canyon of the Yellowstone.

Foot Kintla Lake - Boulder Pass Trail

Trail follows the shore of Kintla Lake and Upper Kintla Lake. It also provides access to some of the most rugged and beautiful country areas in Glacier Park. It is 11.6 miles and a 400 foot elevation gain from the trailhead to Upper Kintla Lake Campground.

Length: 2.1 miles.Trail Begins: Pitamakan Pass Trail.Trail Ends: Cut Bank Ridge

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Boundary Trail parallels the southern boundary of Waterton and crosses the International Border into Glacier National Park for most of its length. Boundary Creek Trail is most often approached along the Summit Lake Trail. At Summit Lake it proceeds straight ahead along the shore of the lake.

The Bowman Lake Trail can be reached by following along the Glacier Route 7 north to junction with Bowman Lake Road, just north of Polebridge. Take the (narrow, but graded gravel road) Bowman Lake Road to the Bowman Campground.

The Camas Creek Trail is a lightly maintained trail that runs through meadows of tall grasses and Douglas-fir woodlands to Trout Lake. It is a favored route for horseback packing accessing the Camas Creek Valley.

Length: 13.9 miles.Trail Begins: North Fork Road.Trail Ends: Camas Lake

Coal Creek can be reached by starting at Nyack Creek ford at the north bank of the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. From Nyack Creek to the junction with Cutbank Pass Trail and Coal Creek it is approximately 17 miles.

The Cosley Lake Trail can be accessed from Chief Mountain Customs trailhead, located on Montana State Highway 17, within sight of the Border Patrol buildings.

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