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Belly River Trail

Glacier National Park Montana

Listing Type: National Park Trail
City: Glacier National Park Montana
Region: Glacier Country
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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 elevation gain along this trail is 492 feet and the maximum elevation is 5,329 feet.

From Chief Mountain Customs to Belly River Ranger Station (6.1 miles), from Chief Mountain Customs to Elizabeth Lake (9.3 miles), or from Chief Mountain Customs to Helen Lake (13.6 miles).

Length: 6.1 miles.Trail Begins: Chief Mountain Road.Trail Ends: Belly River Ranger Station

USGS Map1: Park Map

Directions: The Belly River Ranger Station Trail can be accessed from Chief Mountain Customs trailhead, located on Montana State Highway 17, within sight of the Border Patrol buildings.

Belly River Trail
Glacier National Park, West Glacier, MT 59936

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