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  • Columbia Falls, Montana

    Top Spots in and near Columbia Falls

    • Waterton, Alberta

      Explore Cameron Falls

      Located on the west side of Waterton townsite in Waterton Lakes National Park is the iconic waterfall Cameron Falls. Probably one of the most photographed waterfalls in Waterton due to its accessibility The waterfall is practically right off of the road/bridge with easy parking right next to it. ...
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    • Waterton, Alberta

      Hike Bear's Hump, Waterton Lakes NP

      4.7
      1.7 mi / 738 ft gain
      The trailhead is located at the Visitor Center of Waterton Lakes National Park. The trail is very well maintained, but know that the elevation gain is quick - in less than a mile you gain 738 ft. Roundtrip is 1.7 miles and is totally worth the short but strenuous hike.When you reach the top there...
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    • Waterton, Alberta

      Stargaze at the Top of Bear's Hump

      1.7 mi / 656.2 ft gain
      Bear's Hump is one of the shortest hikes in Waterton Lakes National Park.  Fortunately, it also offers one of, if not the best, views of the small mountain town of Waterton and surrounding peaks.  At 2.8 kilometres and 200 meters of elevation gain round trip, this hike can be done in about an hou...
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    • Browning, Montana

      Backpack to Cosley Lake

      27.2 mi / 475 ft gain
      The hike goes through different wooded areas, open fields, and passes by the ranger's ranch. In no time, you will be able to see the aqua blue colors of Cosley Lake, as you approach the campground for the night.The campground has pit toilets and a bear bag hanging station, along with a cooking ar...
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    • Browning, Montana

      Backpack to the Foot of Glenns Lake

      20.6 mi / 950 ft gain
      Starting from the Chief Mountain Parking Area, take the trail to the left of the bathrooms at the end of the parking lot (left of the bathrooms if you are facing the bathrooms and the main road is to your right). You will quickly hike to a wooden kiosk. Read this kiosk for any pertinent informati...
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    • Bigfork, Montana

      Summit Swan Peak

      18.49 mi / 6180 ft gain
      This hike is about an hour drive south from Kalispell. Follow MT-83 S for about 47 mi. towards and past Swan Lake. Take a left on NF-554 and follow the road for 1.6 mi. and take a right on Squeezer Creek Rd. and follow the road for 4 mi. to a gated road and park near the gate. Follow the gated ro...
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