Lincoln Lake Glacier National Park
The water pours straight down over the massive headwall that separates these two lakes, and the sight is awe-inspiring Notice all the Beargrass in this photo Keep going straight to continue onward to Lincoln Lake. This is quite a steep hike as the trail gains over 2, vertical feet in only 1.
Lincoln Lake (Flathead County, Montana)

Distance: 8. From the west shore of Lincoln Lake, Lincoln Lake Glacier National Park will get a perfect view of these magnificent Glacier National Park falls.
There is a good parking area right at the trailhead for you to safely leave your vehicle. However this route is ridiculously further than the Lincoln Lake Trail option, and is not a good choice for hiking to Lincoln Lake in our opinion. Lincoln Lake Trailhead mile 0. This is quite a steep hike as the trail gains over 2, vertical feet in only 1.
With this being said, we strongly recommend that you be in good physical condition before attempting this Glacier Park hike. The old growth forest on this north slope of Snyder Ridge is lush with ferns and other undergrowth, and the trees are mainly cedar, larch, black cottonwoods and hemlocks. The old growth Lincoln Lake Glacier National Park on the north slope of Snyder Ridge in Glacier National Park is so pleasing to the eye that it might keep your mind off of the fact that you are climbing over 2, vertical feet in 1.
Snyder Ridge Trail Junction mile 1. Keep going straight to continue onward to Lincoln Lake. The forest opens up a bit, and you will get a glimpse of the massive Mount Jackson to the southeast, which is close to where Lincoln Lake is waiting for you. This south slope at times is loaded with blooming bear grass, so if your timing is right, you’ll have a special treat waiting for you here.
Click Here for a better route to Fish Lake. Notice all the Beargrass in this photo We missed it this time by about a week! Lincoln Creek Trail Junction mile 4. You will soon encounter the Lincoln Creek Trail Junction at mile 4. The trail will follow Lincoln Creek all the way to Lincoln Lake, as this Glacier National Park trail very gradually and pleasantly climbs about vertical feet in 3.
If you’re carrying a heavy overnight pack, you’ll very much prefer this section of the trail over the section of the trail that took you up and over Snyder Ridge! The trail along Lincoln Creek meanders through some gorgeous open meadows, where you can get another occasional glimpse of the towering Mount Jackson and the tall ridges to its west. Early in the summer, this section of the trail can be quite swampy and wet, Glacier National Park To Great Falls Mt make sure you wear water proof hiking boots to help keep your feet somewhat dry.
We hiked this trail in mid July for this page, and the trail wasn’t too wet by then Along the section of the trail that follows Lincoln Creek up to Lincoln Lake, you will see an occasional open meadow that provides glimpses of Mount Jackson in the distance. Lincoln Lake is near the base of this huge Glacier National Park mountain. Mount Jackson is hiding behind this towering ridge above Lincoln Lake. This incredible waterfall is one of the tallest in Glacier National Park, being 1, feet high.
Beaver Chief Falls pours out of Lake Ellen Wilsonwhich rests directly above Lincoln Lake in what’s called a hanging canyon or hanging cirque. The water pours straight down over the massive headwall that separates these two lakes, and the sight is awe-inspiring Notice the massive Mount Jackson towering over both lakes. The Lincoln Lake Campground is a backcountry campground for Glacier Park Lincoln Lake Glacier National Park enthusiasts who want to make a multi-day hiking adventure out of this Glacier Park hike.
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The forest opens up a bit, and you will get a glimpse of the massive Mount Jackson to the southeast, which is close to where Lincoln Lake is waiting for you. The old growth forest on this north slope of Snyder Ridge is lush with ferns and other undergrowth, and the trees are mainly cedar, larch, black cottonwoods and hemlocks. We missed it this time by about a week! You will soon encounter the Lincoln Creek Trail Junction at mile 4.