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Lake McDonald Loop via Avalanche Campground

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5.2 mi
Distance
3 hrs 1 min
Time
terrain
246 ft
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Overview

This is a moderate loop trail to McDonald Falls in Glacier National Park.

This trail goes by Johns Lake Trailhead and Sperry Trailhead.

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Alternate Routes

  1. McDonald Falls Loop via Going-to-the-Sun Road
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 5.7 mi

Nearby Hiking Trails

  1. Avalanche Lake
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 5.9 mi
  2. Snyder Lake and Gunsight Pass
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 8.9 mi
  3. Johns Lake Trailhead via Johns Lake
    ★ ★ ★ EASY 1.1 mi
  4. Sperry Trailhead via Going-to-the-Sun Road
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 2.7 mi
  5. Sperry via Gunsight Pass
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 6.4 mi
  6. Johns Lake Trailhead via Going-to-the-Sun Road and Avalanche Lake Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 16.3 mi
  7. Mt. Brown Lookout via Mt Brown and Gunsight Pass
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 5.0 mi
  8. Lake McDonald via West Lakes
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 2.4 mi
  9. McDonald Creek Overlook Loop via Upper McDonald Creek
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 6.9 mi
  10. Lake McDonald Loop via Upper McDonald Creek
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 2.0 mi