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Explore Avalanche Creek

West Glacier, Montana

5.0/5
based on 4 reviews

Details

Distance

0.7 miles

Route Type

Loop

Description

Added by Jason Hatfield

A glacial blue creek carving through a 500-year-old cedar forest.

Avalanche Creek is one of Glacier National Park's easiest features to access and also one of its most unique. The old-growth cedar forest is home to towering trees, moss-covered boulders, and a rushing stream of glacial water. A small loop trail winds through the lower forest and leads to a bridge with views of a canyon carved by the creek. The best spot to photograph the canyon is at the beginning of the trail to Avalanche Lake; stepping off-trail here allows you to shoot down directly into the canyon.

If you want to spend more time in the area, nearby Avalanche Creek Campground offers 87 sites on a first-come-first-serve basis; but get there early as it fills up quickly.

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Features

Chillin
Camping
Photography
Hiking
Bathrooms
Easy Parking
Family Friendly
Forest
Groups
Picnic Area
Scenic
Waterfall
ADA Accessible

Explore Avalanche Creek Reviews

My grandma was on this trip with us and she easily made it along this trail. Beautiful colors! Great stop.

This creek has beautiful hide of blue and cool features. It is also pretty easy to explore along the did and get some good photos.

Avalanche Creek creates a unique canyon on the Avalanche Lake trail that is worth exploring. The hike is extremely easy to get to the creek and all ages can enjoy the beauty of the creek.

With the large cedars over head and the bright blue water of Avalanche Creek rushing over falls, this is an easy hike that shouldn't be missed.

Leave No Trace

Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!

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