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Montana

Avalanche Lake Trail

2.5 mi

Distance

2,803 ft

Gain

1h 25m

Time

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Inside Glacier National Park
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Elevation & route

Distance: 2.5 mi
Elevation gain: 2,803 ft
Elevation loss: 2,803 ft
Highest point: 4,072 ft
Lowest point: 3,508 ft

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Managing agency: National Park Service

About this trail

Avalanche Lake Trail is a 4.98-mile out-and-back hike in Montana with 2,803 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 4,072 feet.

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