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Ptarmigan Trail

Glacier National Park Montana

Listing Type: National Park Trail
City: Glacier National Park Montana
Region: Glacier Country
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The hike along Ptarmigan Trail begins at a short connecting trail that climbs for several hundred yards to join the main trail. The trail then turns northwest and passes below Altyn Peak and Mount Wilbur and then rises across the valley to the south. The trail then comes to a popular resting spot, Ptarmigan Falls. After passing the falls, the trail reaches the junction with the Ptarimigan Tunnel Trail, and then turns southwest along the Ptarmigan Wall. The trail then curls around to the south of the this glacial lake, known as Iceberg Lake.

Length: 14.2 miles.Trail Begins: Stoney Indian Pass Trail Junction

Trail Ends: Many Glacier Hotel

USGS Map1: Park Map

Directions: The Ptarmigan Trail can be accessed by taking the Iceberg-Ptarmigan trailhead, which departs from the north end of the Swiftcurrent Motor Lodge complex. The trailhead is marked.

Ptarmigan Trail
Glacier National Park, West Glacier, MT 59936

    Activities
  • Hiking
  • Walking
  • Sightseeing
  • Nature Area
  • Environmental
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Picnicking
  • Bird Watching
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